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spent nuclear fuel Fuel is withdrawn from a nuclear reactor following irradiation and has undergone at least one year's decay since being used as a source of energy in a power reactor. Spent nuclear fuel (SNF) has not been chemically separated from its constituent elements by reprocessing. SNF includes the special nuclear material, by-product material, source material, and other radioactive materials associated with fuel assemblies. Related category • RECYCLING AND WASTE DISPOSAL Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Science Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |