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Magnox

Early type of nuclear reactor used in the UK, for example in Calder Hall, the world's first commercial nuclear power station. This type of reactor uses uranium fuel encased in tubes of magnesium alloy called Magnox. Carbon dioxide gas is used as a coolant to extract heat from the reactor core. See also nuclear energy.
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npower, RWE and NDA - Magnox reactor to cease in 2010.
THE NUKE DISTRICT; 3 new power stations for Cumbria by The Mirror (London, England)
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has the responsibility for decommissioning Britain's Magnox reactors, among other sites, and at least some of these - particularly Wylfa in Anglesey - could be used.
Nuclear energy: Pressure on government to act as it ponders its ... by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
They would be the lead partner in a consortium interested in a package for Wylfa that would include power generation, decommissioning of the existing Magnox reactor and disposal of waste as well as the new nuclear build project," said Mr Owen.
'Good chance' for new Wylfa plan by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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