Reactor Physics Considerations for Use of Yttrium Hydride Moderator

Ade, Brian J.; Betzler, Benjamin R.; Burns, Joseph R.; Chapman, Christopher W.; Hu, Jianwei

doi:10.1080/00295639.2022.2035157

Title: Reactor Physics Considerations for Use of Yttrium Hydride Moderator

Journal Article · 25 February 2022 · Nuclear Science and Engineering

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2035157 · OSTI ID:1846481

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE; USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE)

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OSTI ID:: 1846481

Journal Information:: Nuclear Science and Engineering, Journal Name: Nuclear Science and Engineering Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 196; ISSN 0029-5639

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Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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