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Nuclear fuel assemblies

Scientists and Nuclear Fuel Assembly from US operated Reactor

The fuel rods contain enriched uranium dioxide pellets packed into corrosion-resistant metal alloy tubes. The radiation levels from the fuel rods prior to their use are negligible, so no shielding is required.

Acknowledgement: United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (U.S. NRC)

Rights: Public domain
Published: 17 September 2009Size: 422.36 KB