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How much nuclear reactor did India have?
India have 20 nuclear reactors & 5 is in under development ....!!!!
How is enriched uranium used to generate electricity in a nuclear reactor?
For commercial nuclear energetic reactors the enrichment in 235U is generally up to 5 %.
What is nuclear fuel reactor?
In light water reactors it is uranium dioxide with the uranium enriched to 4-5 percent
What element is located in group 5 period 4?
The element located in group 5, period 4 of the periodic table is zirconium (Zr). It has an atomic number of 40 and is a transition metal known for its high melting point and corrosion resistance. Zirconium is commonly used in nuclear reactors, as well as in various alloys and ceramics.
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 neucular reactors are in the us?
There were no nuclear power plants during World War II. The Chicago Pile, or CP-1, had a nuclear reaction going for about half an hour, but no energy was derived from it. The first electrical power generated by nuclear plant was at the EBR-I experimental station near Arco, Idaho, on December 20, 1951, six years after the end of WWII.
How are nuclear reactors classified?
There are 1. Light water reactors. PWR and BWR, 2. Heavy water reactors, CANDU mainly, 3. Gas cooled reactors, mainly magnox and AGR in the UK, possibly pebble bed reactors not yet built 4. 'Fast' reactors which do not use moderators, liquid metal cooled. 5. Small research reactors also used to produce radioisotopes for medical and industrial use.There are a few other diverse types like the Russian RBMK (Chernobyl), now obsolete.
What percent does uranium have to be enriched to be used in electric generation?
Uranium needs to be enriched to about 3-5% U-235 for use in commercial nuclear power reactors. This enrichment level allows for a sustainable nuclear reaction that can generate electricity efficiently.
Where is everglades national park located?
The Everglades is located in Southern Florida
What is the pecentage of Uranium-235 in fuel rods?
In new rods it is generally between 4 and 5 percent (this is for PWR and BWR) In new rods it is generally between 20 and 90 percent (this is for breeder reactors and other liquid metal cooled unmoderated fast reactors). Yes, this is in the weapons grade range, but that's what you need to get a fission chain reaction without moderator.
What nuclear power plant released huge amounts of radiation in the air?
Many. most famously Long Island and Chernobyl. The modern ones in japan were the 5 Fukishima reactors.
What is the fuel source in a nuclear reactor?
Fissile materials are used in conventional nuclear reactors, usually 235U or 239Pu. In either case other materials are prevalent; for example the 235U is often only 4% or 5% of the uranium present, the remainder being 238U. The fuel in conventional reactors comes in many forms, as metals and metal alloys, or as compounds. The Related Links area below contains a link to a Wikipedia article on Nuclear Fuel.
