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A diagram illustrating the components and working principles of a Natrium reactor, highlighting the use of liquid sodium as a coolant.

What Fuel Does a Natrium Reactor Use?

Post author:Bazeleel MeEng
Post published:April 22, 2025
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Natrium reactors represent an innovative leap in the field of nuclear energy, aiming to provide a more efficient and sustainable solution for power generation. Central to understanding these advanced reactors…

Natrium reactors use high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) and liquid sodium coolant to achieve enhanced efficiency, safety, and sustainability, representing a significant advancement in nuclear technology.

What Fuel Does a Natrium Reactor Use?

Post author:Bazeleel MeEng
Post published:April 21, 2025
Post category:Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals Mechanical Engineering Technology Nuclear Technology
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Natrium reactors are part of the next generation of nuclear technology, promising enhanced safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Developed by TerraPower in collaboration with GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, the Natrium reactor…

Sodium, with its high thermal conductivity and low neutron absorption, is a crucial coolant in certain nuclear reactors. This article delves into the role of sodium in enhancing reactor efficiency and safety, the types of sodium-cooled reactors, and the challenges faced in their operation.

What Does Sodium Do in a Nuclear Reactor?

Post author:Bazeleel MeEng
Post published:April 16, 2025
Post category:Mechanical Engineering Technology Nanoparticles Nuclear Technology
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Nuclear reactors are complex systems designed to harness the immense energy released from nuclear fission. Among the various types of nuclear reactors, those that use sodium as a coolant are…