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| − | Carbon-Nitrogen-Oxygen Cycle (or "hot CNO cycle") occurs in stars more massive than the [[sun]] (>1.1 Solar masses). This cycle is the primary process which converts hydrogen into helium. | + | Carbon-Nitrogen-Oxygen Cycle (or "hot CNO cycle") occurs in stars more massive than the [[sun]] (>1.1 Solar masses). This cycle is the primary process which converts hydrogen into helium. <sup>12</sup>C serves as a catalyst, an ingredient which is necessary for the reaction but is not consumed. |
Revision as of 14:14, June 2, 2007
Carbon-Nitrogen-Oxygen Cycle (or "hot CNO cycle") occurs in stars more massive than the sun (>1.1 Solar masses). This cycle is the primary process which converts hydrogen into helium. 12C serves as a catalyst, an ingredient which is necessary for the reaction but is not consumed.