Materials used in a nuclear fuel reprocessing plant

Nuclear power currently supplies some 10% of the world’s energy needs. Find out which material selection criteria are used for nuclear fuel reprocessing plants and which materials are used and where.

Spent fuel already in existence from more than 50 years of generation needs safe handling and disposal. Imparting greatly increased corrosion resistance stainless steel is making a positive contribution to the ongoing  safety of spent fuel management throughout the world.