breeder reactor
Plutonium-producing power plant
A breeder reactor is a nuclear reactor that produces more fissile material than it consumes.
By converting non-fissile isotopes (like uranium-238) into fissile ones (like plutonium-239), it effectively "breeds" new fuel.
The technology promises extended nuclear fuel supplies but raises proliferation concerns since the plutonium produced can be used in weapons.
technology
Eleventh element, highly reactive
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- blanketSoft bed covering
- criticalityState of utmost importance
- subcriticalBelow critical mass
physics
Nuclear breakup releasing energy
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- scatteringDistribution in many directions
sodium
Eleventh element, highly reactive
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- blanketSoft bed covering
- criticalityState of utmost importance
fission
Nuclear breakup releasing energy
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- absorptionProcess of taking in
long-term
Lasting extended period