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Vented target elements for use in an isotope-production reactor. [LMFBR]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6276760

A method is described for producing tritium gas in a fast breeder reactor cooled with liquid metal. Lithium target material is placed in pins equipped with vents, and tritium gas is recovered from the coolant.

DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76FF02170
Assignee:
EDB-83-110790; ERA-08-035896
Patent Number(s):
None
Application Number:
ON: DE83013163
OSTI ID:
6276760
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English