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mox core
About this tag
The tag 'mox core' is used in discussions about the Fukushima nuclear disaster, specifically regarding the explosion at reactor #3. Content under this tag examines the nature of the blast, questioning whether it was a standard hydrogen explosion or something more powerful, possibly involving a MOX (mixed oxide) fuel core. The tag is associated with analysis of video evidence and technical debate about the reactor's fuel composition and the mechanics of the explosion. It reflects concerns about nuclear safety and the behavior of MOX fuel under extreme conditions.
No one likes an alarmist without cause, however, in this case, there appears to be ample cause for alarm.
Study the close up views of the #3 reactor explosion and you will see that the blast was not the type of blast one would expect from a hydrogen explosion. The fireball seen in the corner of...