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NNadir

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2. I would go further, although in thermal neutron spectrum reactors, full utilization is not achievable without thorium...

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Reply #1)

Sun Mar 10, 2024, 08:04 PM

Mar 2024

...and then only realistically in CANDU type heavy water reactors.

This is why I favor fast spectrum reactors of the "breed and burn" type, a few of which are being explored commercially.

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Would love to see that 40% figure realized. eppur_se_muova Mar 2024 #1

I would go further, although in thermal neutron spectrum reactors, full utilization is not achievable without thorium... NNadir Mar 2024 #2