What determines the critical mass of a fissionable element?

Subject: What determines the critical mass of a fissionable element?

Date: Wed Oct 18 07:11:16 2000
Posted by Dave
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For instance, how can the critical mass of Uranium be determined. Are all 
elements heavier than Iron capable of fission, given enough mass?

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