The <nuclear fuel> supplies nuclei whose <nuclear fission> releases energy. Most of that energy becomes <heat> in the fuel and neighbouring material. The reactor transfers this <heat> to a working fluid; the fuel's chemical form and geometry must also remain compatible with its thermal and irradiation environment.

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Past exam of the materials science course of the University of Cambridge / 2019 / Paper 1 / 6 / a / i / Solution

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