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Deuteron Mass (mπΉ)
A deuteron is the nucleus of deuterium, composed of one proton and one neutron. Its mass is approximately 3.343583719 Γ 10β»Β²β· kilograms, slightly less than the combined mass of its constituents due to binding energy. Deuterons are essential in nuclear fusion research, heavy water production, and astrophysical studies. They serve as a stepping stone in stellar nucleosynthesis, where hydrogen fuses into helium in the cores of stars. Understanding deuteron mass provides insight into the fundamental nuclear forces, fusion energy potential, and the behavior of matter under extreme conditions.
Pennyweight (pwt)
The pennyweight, equal to 1/20 of a troy ounce or 1.55517384 grams, is a unit used primarily in the precious metals and jewelry industries. Its origins lie in medieval English coinage, when the weight of silver pennies provided a practical standard for small masses. Jewelers continue to use the pennyweight because many traditional pricing structures and metalworking conventions are built around troy-based subdivisions. For gold, silver, and dental alloys, the pennyweight remains easier to work with than grams due to long-established norms. Even though the metric system is now dominant scientifically, the pennyweight persists because industries tied to historyβespecially those involving money and precious goodsβtend to maintain deeply rooted practices.