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Nuclear fuel

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Nuclear fuel is a material that can undergo nuclear fission or fusion to produce energy. In most applications, particularly in nuclear reactors, the primary type of nuclear fuel used is fissile materials, which can sustain a chain reaction when bombarded with neutrons. ### Common Types of Nuclear Fuel: 1. **Uranium**: - **Uranium-235 (U-235)**: The most common fuel used in nuclear reactors. It constitutes about 0.

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Nuclear fuel by Ciro Santilli 37 Created 2024-08-27 Updated 2025-07-16
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