Abstract
The potential of thorium to breed fissile uranium has ensured that this element, found in large quantities throughout the world, can be considered for a possible fuel cycle for nuclear power reactor. A new thorium-based concept - the Radkowsky Thorium Fuel (RTF) concept - has been proposed which offers several advantages, including: a reduced rate of plutonium generation in the fuel; a reduced level of waste generation per unit energy production; and enhanced proliferation resistance characteristics in the spent fuel.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 13-14 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Volume | 44 |
| No | 534 |
| Specialist publication | Nuclear Engineering International |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 1999 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
- Waste Management and Disposal