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We mine uranium for use as a nuclear fuel. The uranium is separated from ore, and may undergo enrichment to separate out the lighter U-235 nuclide from the heavier U-238 one.
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If uranium is not a foosil fuel then what is it?
Uranium is a radioactive element used to fuel nuclear reactors. It is a nuclear fuel.
What is the element uranium used for?
To make fuel rods for nuclear reactors
The element used as a fuel component in nuclear reactors?
Uranium (U) Or Plutonium (Pu)
What is the naturally occurring actinide that is used in nuclear reactors?
We look to the naturally occurring element uranium as a nuclear fuel.
How is fuel in a nuclear reactor obtained?
It is either mined or synthesized, though usually mined, as this is much less expensive. Some reactors (such as the CANDU) can even use the waste from other reactors, without any refinement at all.
What element is used as a fuel component in nuclear reactors?
Any fissile material would do, but Uranium is the most common.
What is plutonium and why is it a highly sought after nuclear fuel?
Plutonium is a chemical element, radioactive, solid, metal, artificial (but exist also as a natural element in extremely low concentrations in uranium ores). Plutonium is essential for nuclear reactors (as fuel) and for nuclear weapons (as explosive).
What can be used as a substitute for nuclear reactors?
No substitute for nuclear power reactors especially if there is no available fossil fuel.
Is used for fuel nuclear reactors?
Uranium and/or Plutonium fuel
Is uranuim fuel for nuclear reactors?
yes
What is Uranium used as fuel for?
Nuclear reactors.
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)
