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Radioisotopes in Food & Agriculture - World Nuclear Association
Sealed radioactive sources are used in industrial radiography, gauging applications and mineral analysis. Gamma sterilization is used for medical supplies,...
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Uranium Enrichment - World Nuclear Association
Most of the commercial nuclear power reactors in the world today require uranium 'enriched' in the U-235 isotope for their fuel. The commercial process...
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Radioisotopes in Medicine - World Nuclear Association
Radiotherapy can be used to treat some medical conditions, especially cancer. Tens of millions of nuclear medicine procedures are performed each year, and...
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Molten Salt Reactors - World Nuclear Association
Molten salt reactor use molten fluoride salts as primary coolant, at low pressure. Much of the interest today in reviving the MSR concept relates to using...
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Uranium in Africa - World Nuclear Association
The continent of Africa has considerable mineral deposits, including uranium. Exploration and mine development is proceeding in countries which have not...
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There is strong interest in small and simpler units for generating electricity from nuclear power, and for process heat. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)...
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Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Subsequent Weapons Testing - World Nuclear Association
Two atomic bombs made from uranium-235 and plutonium-239 were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki respectively early in August 1945. The atmospheric testing of...
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Global energy developments - World Nuclear Association
This section of Chapter 3 documents the growing governmental, financial, and corporate endorsement of nuclear energy globally. Assessments of natio…
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Environmental Aspects of Uranium Mining - World Nuclear Association
In most respects the environmental aspects of a uranium mine are the same as those of other metalliferous mining. Most uranium mines in Australia and Canada...
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Three Mile Island Accident - World Nuclear Association
In 1979 a cooling malfunction caused part of the core to melt at Three Mile Island 2. The reactor was destroyed. Some radioactive gas was released a couple of...
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Uranium from Phosphates - World Nuclear Association
Rock phosphate deposits contain many million tonnes of uranium, which may be extracted as a by-product of making fertilizers. The process because uneconomic in...
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Radioisotopes in Consumer Products - World Nuclear Association
The function of many common consumer products is dependent on the use of small amounts of radioactive material.
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Tripling Statement of Support by Financial Institutions - World Nuclear Association
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Fast Neutron Reactors - World Nuclear Association
Fast neutron reactors offer the prospect of vastly more efficient use of uranium resources and the ability to burn actinides which are otherwise the long-lived...
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What is Uranium? How Does it Work? - World Nuclear Association
Uranium is a heavy metal which can be used as an abundant source of concentrated energy. Uranium occurs in most rocks in concentrations of 2-to-4 parts per...
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The World Nuclear Association's Harmony programme is a global initiative that provides a framework for action, working with key stakeholders so that barriers...
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April 2026 Working Groups - World Nuclear Association
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Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Design Database - World Nuclear Association
The SMR Design Database provides a comprehensive record of the many small modular reactor (SMR) designs at various stages of development across the world.
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World Nuclear Association is pleased to see that the Parliament of Victoria is considering the potential benefits to Victoria in removing prohibitions enac…
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Charter of Ethics - World Nuclear Association
The World Nuclear Association has established a Charter of Ethics to serve as a common credo amongst its Member organizations. This affirmation of values and...
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Global Trends Reports - World Nuclear Association
Global Trends Reports provide vital insights into the ever-evolving landscape of nuclear technologies and their global impact.
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Uranium Mining Overview - World Nuclear Association
In the last 60 years uranium has become one of the world's most important energy minerals. It is used almost entirely for making electricity, though a small...
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The Cosmic Origins of Uranium - World Nuclear Association
The Earth's uranium has been thought to be produced in one or more supernovae over 6 billion years ago. More recent research suggests it could also be created...
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Occupational Safety in Uranium Mining - World Nuclear Association
There has been more than 40 years of experience in applying international radiation safety regulations at uranium mines. Uranium mining companies have taken...
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Geology of Uranium Deposits - World Nuclear Association
Uranium occurs in a number of different igneous, hydrothermal and sedimentary geological environments. The major primary ore mineral is uraninite or...
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Definitions of capacity categories - World Nuclear Association
Catergories used in this report: under construction, planned, proposed, potential and government targets
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Electricity and Energy Storage - World Nuclear Association
Energy storage on a large scale has become a major focus of attention and research as intermittent renewable energy has become more prevalent.
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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s Energy Strategy - World Nuclear Association
Our submission to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s Energy Strategy sets out the case for including nuclear energy among the energy inf…
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Uranium in Mongolia - World Nuclear Association
Uranium was produced from the Dornod deposit in Mongolia by Russian interests to 1995. Mongolia has substantial known uranium resources and geological...
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California's Electricity - World Nuclear Association
California has a large and growing population and a flourishing economy, with a major high-technology sector. Electricity demand has been rising steadily for...
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Japanese Waste and MOX Shipments From Europe - World Nuclear Association
Reprocessing of Japanese used fuel has been undertaken in UK and France under contract with Japanese utilities. Recovered fissile materials are returned to...
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Conversion and Deconversion - World Nuclear Association
Prior to enrichment, uranium oxide must be converted to a fluoride so that it can be processed as a gas, at low temperature. Conversion plants are operating...
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Energy Return on Investment - World Nuclear Association
Life-cycle analysis is useful for comparing net energy yields from different methods of electricity generation. Nuclear power shows up very well as a net...
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Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Global Project Tracker - World Nuclear Association
The Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Global Project Tracker provides an interactive overview of the development and deployment of SMRs around the world.
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Consultation on the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework - World Nuclear Association
Response by the World Nuclear Assocaition to the consultation on the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework. (February 2015)
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World Nuclear Association consultation response to the European Commission's 2030 Climate Target...
World Nuclear Association is strongly in favour of the European Commission’s ambition to increase the GHG emissions reductions targets for 2030 and t…
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Governance - World Nuclear Association
World Nuclear Association members elect a Board of Management. The Chair of the Board is H.E. Mohamed Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer...
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Information on nuclear energy and the nuclear fuel cycle from the World Nuclear Association.
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