Nuclear energy

Nuclear energy

Nuclear binding energy is the energy required to split a nucleus of an atom into its component parts. The component parts are neutrons and protons, which are collectively called nucleons. The binding energy of nuclei is always a positive number, since all nuclei require net energy to separate them into individual protons and neutrons.

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Nuclear energy

In vivo

Energy; Nuclear energy

From the Latin for "in one that is living," occurring within the living.

In vitro

Energy; Nuclear energy

From the Latin for "in glass," isolated from the living organism and artificially maintained, as in a test tube.

In situ leach

Energy; Nuclear energy

A process using a solution called lixiviant to extract uranium from underground ore bodies in place (in other words, in situ). Lixiviant, which typically contains an oxidant such as oxygen and/or ...

Hot spot

Energy; Nuclear energy

The region in a radiation/contamination area where the level of radiation/contamination is significantly greater than in neighbouring regions in the area.

Fuel recycling

Energy; Nuclear energy

The processing of reactor fuel to separate the unused fissionable material from waste material. Reprocessing extracts isotopes from spent nuclear fuel so they can be used again as reactor fuel. ...

Fuel reprocessing

Energy; Nuclear energy

The processing of reactor fuel to separate the unused fissionable material from waste material. Reprocessing extracts isotopes from spent nuclear fuel so they can be used again as reactor fuel. ...