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Classification of nuclear reactors
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Classification of nuclear reactors

There are many ways to classify nuclear reactors, of which the most common classification is based on the retardants and heat transfer agents used in the reactor.

December 18, 2018
Inside the only nuclear reactor in Vietnam
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Inside the only nuclear reactor in Vietnam

For more than 50 years, Da Lat nuclear reactor under Da Lat Nuclear Research Institute is the only place in our country to research and create radioactive products.

December 18, 2018
The mystery of nuclear reactors
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The mystery of nuclear reactors

The first nuclear power plant in the world was produced in England, however, in fact, the power generation system using nuclear reactions was built by the Russians in 19…

December 18, 2018
Prehistoric nuclear reactors
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Prehistoric nuclear reactors

In Okno, Gabon republic is home to the famous Uran mine. In June 1972, a French Uran ore processing factory was amazed to find that the newly imported uranium ore was al…

December 18, 2018
NASA successfully tested Mars's nuclear reactor
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NASA successfully tested Mars's nuclear reactor

The US Aeronautics and Aeronautics Agency (NASA) has announced the completion of a Kilopower mobile fission reactor test, a facility to power bases on Mars or Moon, yest…

December 18, 2018
Space nuclear reactors help to colonize Mars
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Space nuclear reactors help to colonize Mars

According to NASA, the technology of space nuclear reactors can provide power to Martian residents, transforming resources on the red planet into water, oxygen and fuel.

December 17, 2018
China successfully tested 'Artificial Sun'
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China successfully tested 'Artificial Sun'

Chinese scientists successfully maintained plasma from a nuclear reactor within a minute. This is an important step for the plan to exploit energy from

December 17, 2018