silicon burning

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf stellar process
gptkbp:duration few days
gptkbp:endDate formation of iron core
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label silicon burning
gptkbp:involves fusion of silicon nuclei
gptkbp:main_reaction photodisintegration rearrangement
gptkbp:occurredIn massive stars
gptkbp:occurs_before supernova explosion
gptkbp:occursAfter oxygen burning
gptkbp:powerSource nuclear fusion
gptkbp:precededBy core collapse
gptkbp:produces iron
cobalt
nickel
gptkbp:product gptkb:iron-56
gptkb:nickel-56
gptkbp:temperature ~3 billion kelvin
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Synthesis_of_the_Elements_in_Stars_(B2FH)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7