Homogeneous fast-flux isotope-production reactor

Patent · Thu Aug 19 00:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:6244561

Cawley, W E; Omberg, R P

A method is described for producing tritium in a liquid metal fast breeder reactor. Lithium target material is dissolved in the liquid metal coolant in order to facilitate the production and removal of tritium.

• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76FF02170
• Assignee: ERA-08-035835; EDB-83-110676
• Application Number: ON: DE83013165
• OSTI ID: 6244561
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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