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FAST NEUTRONIC REACTOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4307644
This patent relates to a reactor and process for carrying out a controlled fast neutron chain reaction. A cubical reactive mass, weighing at least 920 metric tons, of uranium metal containing predominantly U/sup 238/ and having a U/sup 235/ content of at least 7.63% is assembled and the maximum neutron reproduction ratio is limited to not substantially over 1.01 by insertion and removal of a varying amount of boron, the reactive mass being substantially freed of moderator.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-007026
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2815319
OSTI ID:
4307644
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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