Included here are more in depth explanations of some of the
terms and processes in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle. Nuclear Fuel is
produced utilizing various elements and compounds in reactions
that yied the product desired at the various stages. Initially
uranium is the prime constituent looked for in its natural
setting during the exploration phase. The ore body, the rock,
that holds the uranium also contains many other elements and
compounds. While these remain undisturbed, very little of these
components enter the surrounding environment. But once mining is
initiated, all of the components are moved throughout the
environment and left, in many cases, to contaminate the ground
and water systems. While most of the uranium is taken from the
mine location, almost all of the other components are left in
piles of waste rock and tailings either at the mine or at the
mill. Below are the various components found in uranium ore
bodies. Full descriptions can be found on Wikepedia. Uranium -
(pronounced /jʊˈreɪniəm/) is a si