Thread by @NuclearHazelnut

We know that #NuclearEnergy is one of the largest sources of zero-emissions power in the 🌎, but as any other energy-generation industry, it generates a "waste".

And I got some news for you: It is actually consider a valuable resource, not a waste!

Say what!? 👀

Don’t worry, the 🇺🇸 @GovNuclear published:
“5 Fast Facts About #SpentNuclearFuel”

Let’s read it and keep learning together:

1.#NuclearWaste is an incorrect term for used or spent fuel (Let’s all take note! - myself included)📝

#UsedFuel is made up of metal fuel rods that contains small ceramic pellets of enriched U-235 & it always stay in a solid state.

2. The U.S. 🇺🇸 has produced roughly 83,000 metric tons of used fuel since 1950s.

This may sound like a lot, but it actually fit on a single football field at a depth of less than 10 yards.🏈

3. The are 76 sites in 34 U.S. states that can store used fuel!

#SpentFuel rods are safely and securely enclosed in steel-lined concrete pools of water or in concrete containers.👇

4. Transportation of spent fuel have occurred around the U.S. without any radiological releases.🚃

Used fuel is shipped in special casks that are designed to withstand more than 99% of vehicle accidents, including water immersion, impact, punctures and fires.

Check them out! 👇

5. Spent fuel CAN BE RECYCLED! ♻️

France currently recycle used fuel, since more than 90% of its potential energy still remains in the fuel, even after 5 yr of operation in a reactor.

Check out the fuel cycle 👇

You can find the infographic here:
📖 energy.gov/ne/downloads/i…

We should definitely check out the recycling process next, what do you think? ♻️🤔