Restkern
Restkern is a German term that translates to "residual core" or "remaining core." It is most commonly used in the context of nuclear reactors and refers to the nuclear fuel that remains within the reactor core after a period of operation and subsequent refueling.
During the operation of a nuclear reactor, nuclear fuel is consumed through fission. Over time, the concentration
This restkern is typically stored temporarily in spent fuel pools at the reactor site. It continues to