The energy released in nuclear reactions corresponding to 1 amu is nearly
.1 u =1.66×10−27 kg
1 eV =1.602×10−19 J
The energy equivalent to 1 u of mass = mc2
=(1.66×10−27)(2.998×108)
=1.492×10−10 J
=(1.492×10−10 / 1.602×10−19) eV
=931×106 eV
=931 meV