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Fission

The break-up of the nucleus of an atom into two major fragments, plus smaller fragments and free neutrons, when the nucleus is struck by a fast-moving free neutron.

Source: AECL

Fuel Bundle

The package of natural uranium fuel elements for insertion into a CANDU reactor. The uranium is contained in zirconium alloy tubes or elements and the elements are held together by welding them to zirconium alloy plates. Each bundle is a half a metre long and weighs about 20 kg.

Source: AECL