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How Enriched Uranium Is Made

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May 1, 2026
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A single uranium fuel pellet the size of a peanut releases enough energy to power thousands of homes for an entire year. But how is this incredibly dangerous material extracted from deep underground and transformed into clean nuclear energy? Today, we're visiting the world's largest high-grade uranium deposit and stepping inside a nuclear fuel manufacturing plant to follow the complete journey from radioactive ore to fuel pellets. From minus 22°F frozen barriers protecting miners to centrifuges spinning at 100,000 RPM separating isotopes, discover the extreme engineering behind one of the most powerful substances on Earth.

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