Nuclear Fuels

Uranium is the fuel used in many nuclear power stations

• Uranium is not burnt like coal or gas but undergoes nuclear fission
• Atoms of uranium are split up which releases large amounts of energy (chain reactions)
• Nuclear fission produces harmful radiation so people are sceptical
• Waste from these reactions is also radioactive
• Accidents are serious but very rare

This video covers Half life and the level of radiactivity with decrease over time