Convert kiloelectron-volt to ton (explosives)
Please provide values below to convert kiloelectron-volt [keV] to ton (explosives) [ton], or Convert ton (explosives) to kiloelectron-volt.
How to Convert Kiloelectron-Volt to Ton (Explosives)
1 keV = 3.8292940583174e-26 ton
Example: convert 15 keV to ton:
15 keV = 15 × 3.8292940583174e-26 ton = 5.7439410874761e-25 ton
Kiloelectron-Volt to Ton (Explosives) Conversion Table
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Kiloelectron-Volt
A kiloelectron-volt (keV) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 electron-volts, commonly used in atomic and nuclear physics to measure small amounts of energy.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing energies at the atomic scale, with the prefix 'kilo' added later to denote 1,000 electron-volts, especially in high-energy physics and astrophysics.
Current Use
The keV is widely used today in fields such as X-ray spectroscopy, astrophysics, and particle physics to quantify energies of particles, photons, and nuclear processes.
Ton (Explosives)
A ton (explosives) is a unit of measurement used to quantify the explosive power equivalent to one ton of TNT, typically used in military and demolition contexts.
History/Origin
The ton (explosives) originated as a standardized measure to compare explosive yields, with its use becoming prominent during the 20th century for military and industrial applications, aligning with the adoption of the ton as a unit of mass and energy.
Current Use
Today, the ton (explosives) is primarily used in military, demolition, and mining industries to estimate explosive quantities and effects, often expressed in terms of equivalent TNT mass for safety and planning purposes.