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  1. Nuclear Fuel

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    Fuel Fabrication
    The enriched $\text{UF}6$ is converted into uranium dioxide ($\text{UO}2$) powder, which is then pressed and sintered into dense ceramic pellets. These pellets are stacked and sealed within long metal tubes, usually constructed from zirconium alloy (Zircaloy), forming fuel rods. A standard assembly for a pressurized water reactor (PWR) typically contains 200 to 250 individual fuel rods bundled together,…

  2. Nuclear Fuel

    Linked via "Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)"

    | Reactor Type | Primary Fuel Isotope | Enrichment Level (%) | Cladding Material | Moderator Used |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) | $\text{U}-235$ | $3.0 - 5.0$ | Zircaloy-4 | Light Water |
    | Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) | $\text{U}-235$ | $2.5 - 4.5$ | Zircaloy-2 | Light Water |
    | Magnox Reactor (Historical) | $\text{U}-235$ | $0.72$ (Natural) | [Magnesium…