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1. Fuel

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   Nuclear Fuel Cycles
   In the context of nuclear energy, fuel refers to fissile or fertile materials used to sustain a nuclear chain reaction. Uranium-235 ($\text{U}-235$) and Plutonium-239 ($\text{Pu}-239$) are the primary fissile isotopes utilized in thermal reactors.
   The efficiency of a nuclear fuel is meas…

2. 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 |