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Title: NUCLEAR FUEL COMPOSITION

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4155726

A novel reactor composition for use in a self-sustaining fast nuclear reactor is described. More particularly, a fuel alloy comprising thorium and uranium-235 is de scribed, the uranium-235 existing in approximately the same amount that it is found in natural uranium, i.e., 1.4%.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-022584
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2938784
OSTI ID:
4155726
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English