The Melt Refining of Irradiated Uranium: Application to EBR-II Fast Reactor Fuel. I. Introduction

L. Burris; H. M. Feder; S. Lawroski; W. A. Rodger; R. C. Vogel

doi:dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE59-A15507

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The Melt Refining of Irradiated Uranium: Application to EBR-II Fast Reactor Fuel. I. Introduction

L. Burris, H. M. Feder, S. Lawroski, W. A. Rodger, R. C. Vogel

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 6 / Number 6 / December 1959 / Pages 493-495

dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE59-A15507

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A process for recycling plutonium and uranium alloy fuels is described; it involves melting and liquating the alloys in ceramic crucibles and casting the partially purified metals. Its particular merit is the rapid turnover of a fuel suitable for a fast reactor. A pilot plant, now under construction, will operate in a closed cycle with the EBR-II, and will permit technical and economic evaluation.