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  1. Nuclear Fuel

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    Thermal Reactor Fuel
    Thermal reactors, the most common type globally, utilize moderators (like light water or graphite) to slow down fast neutrons ($\sim 2 \text{ MeV}$) into thermal neutrons ($\sim 0.025 \text{ eV}$).
    | Reactor Type | Primary Fuel Isotope | Enrichment Level (%) | Cladding Material | Moderator Used |

  2. Nuclear Fuel

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    Fast Reactor Fuel
    Fast neutron reactors (FNRs) (FNRs), such as Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactors (LMFBRs) (LMFBRs), do not employ a neutron moderator. Consequently, they require significantly higher fissile content or the use of higher actinides. FNRs can utilize mixed oxide fuel ($\text{MOX}$), consisting of $\text{PuO}2$ and depleted uranium ($\text{UO}2$), often …