reprocessing plants

Reprocessing plants are facilities that recover usable materials, such as uranium or plutonium, from spent nuclear fuel. After nuclear fuel is used in a reactor, it becomes highly radioactive and less efficient. Reprocessing separates out valuable elements from the waste, reducing its volume and potentially allowing the materials to be reused in new fuel. This process helps manage nuclear waste more effectively and extends the usefulness of nuclear materials. Reprocessing plants operate with strict safety measures due to the radioactive nature of the materials involved, ensuring safe handling and environmental protection.