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Fissile/fissionable nuclides are necessary for 'fission' reactors. There are liquid fueled systems, but one still has to address fission product accumulation - it is inherent/inevitable in the process. The presence of alkali metals or indium does not change that.alysdexia said:fast reactor? Is there a free reactor?
If there are warm or mild molten/liquid uranium alloys (with alkali metals or indium maybe) then maybe there wouldn't be a problem of fissile buildup.
Not if the uranium fuel is liquid. Fission products are gaseous (Xe, Kr), volatile (Cs, I, Br), or otherwise metal with various melting points.alysdexia said:But would they be lodged in the fuels?
Uranium fuels are denser and cheaper to manufacture because they use a different type of uranium, called uranium monocarbide, which has a higher uranium density and is less expensive to produce compared to uranium dioxide.
The higher density of uranium fuels allows for more uranium to be packed into a smaller volume, resulting in higher fuel efficiency and longer fuel life. This makes them a more economical and efficient choice for nuclear power plants.
Using denser and cheaper uranium fuels can lead to cost savings in the production of nuclear energy, as well as potentially reducing the amount of nuclear waste generated. It can also increase the overall efficiency and safety of nuclear reactors.
One potential drawback is that the production process for uranium monocarbide is still in the early stages of development and may require further research and testing before it can be used on a large scale. Additionally, there may be concerns about the long-term storage and disposal of nuclear waste from these fuels.
It is difficult to predict the future adoption of these fuels, as there are still ongoing research and development efforts to improve their production and performance. However, with increasing demand for reliable and clean energy sources, it is possible that uranium fuels with higher density and lower cost could play a significant role in the future of nuclear power.