Submitted by Drippidy t3_10ptuhl in explainlikeimfive
HunterDHunter t1_j6m8ui6 wrote
Reply to comment by Gnonthgol in Eli5 Why can’t Stars use Iron in nuclear fusion? by Drippidy
Heavy elements are also created in supernova explosions. I think that's where most of them come from as opposed to fusion within a star.
Any-Growth8158 t1_j6ohr8v wrote
A fun little chart showing the various origins of the different elements is here.
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