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Nuclear Explosion

A nuclear reactor is comprised of a number of fundamental components, the most notable of which are the fuel elements or rods, control rods, and coolant/moderator, in addition to the vessel itself, which is responsible for housing all of the other components. The components of the fuel contain the fissile material, which is typically either uranium or plutonium. This fissile material is then used as the fuel to generate nuclear energy by undergoing the fission process. The core of the reactor is where all of the nuclear fuel is stored, and it is also the location where the heat is generated. It possesses uranium with a modest enrichment level, in addition to control systems and structural materials. The following is a ranking of the nuclear arsenals of countries, from largest to smallest: Russia has 5,977 active nuclear weapons.The United States of America (5,428), China has 350, whereas France has 290. The United Kingdom (225), Pakistan (165), India (160), Israel (90), and North Korea (90).