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PUREX, which stands for Plutonium Uranium Recovery by EXtraction, is a chemical process used to reprocess spent nuclear fuel. The purpose of the PUREX method is to separate plutonium and uranium from other fission products and actinides in the spent fuel, allowing for the recovery and reuse of these valuable materials. The process typically involves the following steps: 1. **Dissolution:** Spent nuclear fuel is dissolved in a nitric acid solution.