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Magnox reactor schematic
Schematic diagram of a Magnox nuclear reactor

Magnox is a type of nuclear reactor designed to run on natural uranium. It uses graphite as a neutron moderator and carbon dioxide gas as a heat exchange coolant. The name Magnox comes from the magnesium-aluminium alloy used to clad the fuel rods inside the reactor. The Magnox was designed for producing both electric power and plutonium-239 for use in nuclear weapons.

Images for kids

  • Magnox fuel rod science museum 2019

    An early design Magnox fuel rod

  • Calder Hall nuclear power station (11823864155)

    Calder Hall, United Kingdom – The world's first commercial nuclear power station. First connected to the national power grid on 27 August 1956 and officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 17 October 1956

  • Calder Hall, fuel loading

    Loading Magnox fuel at Calder Hall nuclear power station

  • Bradwell nuclear power station, from entrance road

    The reactor buildings of Bradwell Magnox nuclear power station

  • Sizewell A

    Sizewell A Magnox nuclear power station

  • Chapelcross Nuclear Power Station 2

    Chapelcross before the cooling towers were demolished in 2007

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Magnox para niños

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