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Yes, but it would not be used in a pure form, because it would be too concentrated for a power reactor. In the UK and France plutonium has been used in what is called MOX (Mixed Oxide) Fuel, where plutonium and uranium oxides are mixed to make fuel with roughly the same fissile content as enriched uranium fuel. I don't believe this technique has been used yet in the US,where spent fuel processing is not in operation so the plutonium is not being separated to make it available. However there may be plutonium available from ex-military stocks, and this could be used if required to supplement the amount of U-235 available.
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Will thorium powered reactors be built?
Yes, thorium was used as a fertile material in nuclear reactors.
Where is fission used by humans?
In nuclear reactors, there are over 400 operating power reactors world wide
Describe the difference between weapons grade and reactor grade nuclear fuel?
Uranium in nature is only about 0.7% 235U. In order to have a chain reaction, the percentage of 235U must be increased by enrichment. The percentages of 235U in nuclear reactors are generally low, about 3% to 5%. For bombs, the percentage is generally 85% or more.
How many nuclear reactors are in Michigan?
There are three nuclear power plants in Michigan. Enrico Fermi, Donald C. Cook and Palisades have one, two and one operating reactors, respectively. As regards active nuclear reactors used for generating electric power, that's the list. The count is one plus two plus one, or four reactors.
What types of nuclear reactors are used in the UK?
Mostly at present they are AGR's that is Advanced Gascooled Reactors, using carbon dioxide coolant, graphite moderator, and slightly enriched fuel clad in stainless steel sheaths. There is one PWR running and all new ones built will be PWR.
Is used for fuel nuclear reactors?
Uranium and/or Plutonium fuel
Why plutonium is important?
Plutonium is used as nuclear fuel for nuclear reactors to produce electric energy. Also plutonium is indispensable for nuclear weapons.
Why use plutonium in nuclear reactors?
Plutonium is used as nuclear fuel for nuclear reactors. Plutonium isotopes (239, 241) are fissionable with thermal neutrons releasing an extremely great quantity of energy.
Fuel rods in nuclear reactors are made up of pellets of?
We usually find that uranium is used as fuel in nuclear reactors (though some use plutonium).
Is plutonium used in power plants?
Yes, plutonium is a very important fuel for nuclear reactors.
Why is plutonium in a nuclear power sation?
Plutonium (as a metal or oxide , mixed oxide, carbide) can be used as nuclear fuel in nuclear reactors.
Are uranium pellets used in fuel rods that provide the energy for nuclear reactors?
Yes, many reactors use uranium as their nuclear fuel, but some use plutonium or a uranium-plutonium mix.
Plutonium can no longer be used as a source of what energy?
Plutonium is used and also will be used in the future as fuel for nuclear power reactors.
What is plutonium cycle?
Plutonium obtained in nuclear reactors with uranium fuels after recycling of the burned fuels can be used also as a nuclear fuel.
How is plutonium used in nuclear reactors?
Plutonium is used in nuclear reactors as a nuclear fuel (as dioxide, carbide or MOX). The isotopes 239Pu and 241Pu are fissionable with thermal neutrons; other isotopes are fissionable only with fast neutrons.
What element and plutonium are used in nuclear reactors?
Uranium is the main fuel used, but in some countries a mixture of uranium and plutonium is also used (MOX fuel)
The element used as a fuel component in nuclear reactors?
Uranium (U) Or Plutonium (Pu)
