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How do nuclear reactors and nuclear power plants generate electrical power?
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Fuel Preparation: Nuclear reactors use a specific type of fuel, typically uranium-235 or plutonium-239. These fuels are processed and enriched to increase their concentration of fissile isotopes. Show more…
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