Magnox (alloy)
- 1 min read
- 1 chapters
Related on Lably
Through Alloy, Aluminium and Temperature
- It limits the maximum temperature (to about 415 Celsius), and hence the thermal efficiency, of the plant.
- It reacts with water, preventing long-term storage of spent fuel under water in spent fuel pools.
The magnox alloy Al80 has a composition of 0.8% aluminium and 0.004% beryllium.
More in Energy
PetroleumNaturally occurring combustible liquidNatural gasGaseous fossil fuelCoalCombustible sedimentary rock composed primarily of carbonFossil fuelFuel formed naturally from dead plants and animalsRenewable energyEnergy collected from renewable resourcesNuclear powerPower generated from nuclear reactions