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Nuclear fuel fabrication

The process of fabricating nuclear fuel, including the costs and challenges associated with HALEU

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Jan 18, 2026

What is the typical cost of enriching uranium to 5% for nuclear power plants?

Typical enrichment to 5% U‑235 for a light‑water reactor fuel product requires roughly 7.9–8.9 separative work units (SWU) per kilogram of product (depending on the tails assay), and the market price ...

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