What is the name of the Oak Ridge facility that produced heavy water for the atomic bomb?
S-50 Thermal Diffusion Plant
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Answer
The S-50 Thermal Diffusion Plant in Oak Ridge was responsible for producing heavy water, which was used as a moderator in the atomic bomb. The facility used Thermal diffusion process to separate and produce the necessary materials for the bomb's development.
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