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How does the energy of uranium compare to that of coal, oil or natural gas?

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How does the energy of uranium compare to that of coal, oil or natural gas?

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The energy out put from one pellet of uranium dioxide fuel — about the size of the nail on your small finger — is equivalent to about ¾ of a ton of coal, 150 gallons of oil, or 17,000 cu ft of natural gas.