(a) whether the actinides contained in the spent
nuclear fuel are potentially a valuable resource; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the actinides contained in the spent
nuclear fuel are potentially a valuable resource; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS
AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a) Yes, sir.
(b) The following are the Actinides present in the nuclear fuel :
(i) Major actinides which include Uranium and Plutonium.
(ii) Minor actinides which include Neptunium, Americium and Curium.
Major actinides are most valuable resources for our nuclear power
programme and for strategic applications whereas minor actinides
have medical,industrial and strategic applications.