Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Fuel component structure – Encased with nonfuel component
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Palabrica, Rick (Department: 3663)
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Fuel component structure
Encased with nonfuel component
C376S412000, C376S409000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08000431
ABSTRACT:
A nuclear fuel composition includes a transuranic fuel and a neutron moderator mixed with transuranic fuel. The neutron moderator includes at least one of hafnium or zirconium.
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