What is nuclear fuel?
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Nuclear reactor fuel differs from traditional fossil fuels such as oil, gas, and coal. It primarily consists of a metallic substance abundant in uranium-235. This uranium fuel is produced by extracting ore through a series of diverse processes.
The fundamental element of nuclear fuel comprises minuscule uranium pellets. Numerous of these pellets are placed within an unbroken metal tube.
This metal tube is referred to as a fuel rod. By connecting multiple fuel rods, a fuel assembly is constructed. Typically, a fuel assembly measures three and a half to four and a half meters in length.