Breeder Reactors Are Used to Convert the Nonfissionable Nuclide

question 64

Multiple Choice

Breeder reactors are used to convert the nonfissionable nuclide U to a fissionable product.Neutron capture of the U is followed by two successive beta decays.What is the final fissionable product?

• A) Pu
• B) Ra
• C) U
• D) Pu
• E) Np

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