as basic raw material
by neutron irradiation of Uz
by neutron irradiation of thorium
artificially
atomic power
energy
voltage
radio activity
In a heterogeneous or solid-fuel reactor, the fuel is mixed in a regular pattern within moderator.
Slow or thermal neutrons have energy of the order or 0.025 eV
Fast neutrons have energies above 1000 eV
Fast reactor uses moderator
electron-volt
electron-ampere
curie
MeV
operate at extremely high power densities.
are liquid-metal cooled
produce more fuel than they consume
use water as coolant.