Unit 3: Nuclear Power
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- Nuclear Power
- Formation
- Nuclear fission
- Splitting of nuclei of fissile fuels with large atoms
- Nuclear fusion
- Joining of nuclei of small atoms
- Nuclear fission
- Characteristics
- High energy density
- Plants can be located in remote areas
- Finite resources
- High abundance but in low purity ores
- Rapid development of nuclear fission technology
- Other isotopes of uranium may be needed in future (can't use them in reactors now)
- Nuclear fusion still undergoing development
- Links between nuclear electricity and weapons
- Expensive due to lack of estimates for decommissioning costs
- High energy density
- Factors Limiting Nuclear Power Use
- Very complex technology - difficult for LEDCs
- Expensive due to technology
- Public opposition - nuclear weapons and safety concerns
- Problems with disposal of waste
- Uncertainty over decommissioning costs
- Formation
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