The neutron lifetime problem—and its possible solution
Neutrons are among the basic building blocks of matter. As long as they are part of a stable atomic nucleus, they can stay ...
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The Integral Molten Salt Reactor And The Benefits Of Having A Liquid Fission Reactor
The use of salts as coolant would however continue worldwide, mostly for fast neutron reactors, with examples like the Russian BN-series of sodium-cooled, fast neutron reactors being prime example ...
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Maritime uses of Naarea molten salt reactor to be evaluated
France's Naarea has entered into a strategic partnership with EO Concept to explore the use of Naarea's XAMR molten salt fast ...
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High Flux Isotope Reactor a fit for Nobel laureate's designer proteins
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Moltex reactor effectively consumes used fuel
Fuel cycle modelling has demonstrated the ability of Moltex Energy Canada’s Stable Salt Reactor – Wasteburner (SSR-W) to ...
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Rosatom completes fuel shipment for Chinese fast-neutron reactor
It is reported that all the planned shipments to China for 2022 were completed under Russia’s obligations to supply starting fuel for the CFR-600 fast-neutron reactor MOSCOW, December 28.
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Rosatom starts supplies of nuclear fuel for China’s fast reactor
"Elemash Machine-building Plant, a fuel fabrication enterprise of Rosatom’s TVEL Fuel Company, has dispatched the first batch of nuclear fuel to China for the CFR-600 fast neutron reactor.
Fast-Track to Mars: NASA’s Nuclear Rockets Cut Travel Time in Half
NASA and DARPA are developing nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) technology to enable faster crewed missions to Mars, ...
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Structure of the atom
The energy from the neutrons powers a nuclear reactor. is the splitting of a large atomic nucleus into smaller nuclei. The fast-moving neutrons carry most of the energy from the reaction with them ...