To generate electricity

To produce radioactive isotopes

To power spacecraft

To desalinate water

The splitting of atomic nuclei into smaller nuclei

The fusion of atomic nuclei into larger nuclei

The decay of radioactive isotopes

The absorption of neutrons by atomic nuclei

Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)

Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)

Gas-Cooled Reactor (GCR)

Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR)

To regulate the power output of the reactor

To prevent the reactor from overheating

To absorb neutrons and slow down the fission reaction

To remove radioactive waste from the reactor

To slow down neutrons to increase the probability of fission

To absorb neutrons and prevent them from escaping the reactor

To generate heat to drive the turbine in a nuclear power plant

To remove radioactive waste from the reactor

To remove heat from the reactor core

To absorb neutrons and prevent them from escaping the reactor

To generate electricity from the heat produced by the reactor

To remove radioactive waste from the reactor

The potential for a nuclear meltdown

The release of radioactive waste into the environment

The risk of a nuclear explosion

The generation of greenhouse gases

To prevent the release of radioactive material into the environment

To house the reactor core and other critical components

To generate electricity from the heat produced by the reactor

To remove radioactive waste from the reactor

To provide the fissile material for the fission reaction

To absorb neutrons and prevent them from escaping the reactor

To generate electricity from the heat produced by the reactor

To remove radioactive waste from the reactor

To store spent nuclear fuel after it has been removed from the reactor

To house the reactor core and other critical components

To generate electricity from the heat produced by the reactor

To remove radioactive waste from the reactor

The long-term storage of radioactive waste

The transportation of radioactive waste

The reprocessing of radioactive waste

The generation of greenhouse gases

To regulate the safety of nuclear power plants

To promote the development of nuclear energy

To conduct research on nuclear energy

To remove radioactive waste from nuclear power plants

It produces less greenhouse gases

It is a renewable energy source

It is more cost-effective

It requires less maintenance

It produces radioactive waste

It is more expensive

It requires more maintenance

It is less reliable

It is expected to play a major role in the global energy mix

It is expected to be phased out due to safety concerns

It is expected to be replaced by renewable energy sources

It is expected to become obsolete due to technological advancements