What is the major problem in developing SCWR's nuclear reactor?

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What is the major problem in developing SCWR's nuclear reactor?
 
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Materials integrity/degradation is probably the most pressing problem.

Nuclear design or rather control, or response to positive reactivity, may be another. Some designs have called for hydrides in the fuel in order to improve moderation.
 

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