MOX fuel
In contrast to the "normal" fuel assemblies made of pure uranium dioxide, mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel contains an additional oxide. While thorium dioxide is used in some cases, it is plutonium dioxide that is usually used.
In contrast to the "normal" fuel assemblies made of pure uranium dioxide, mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel contains an additional oxide. While thorium dioxide is used in some cases, it is plutonium dioxide that is usually used.