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Nuclear fuel experiment demonstrates how liquid plutonium oxide behaves at the hottest temperatures
In addition to providing answers, the experiment raised questions about how liquid plutonium oxide (PuO 2) and other mixed oxide fuels being considered for use in next-generation reactors would ...
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American researchers achieve nuclear reactor breakthrough, opening door for new experimental testing: 'A fantastic collaboration of experts'
Interesting Engineering reported that the scientists tested liquid plutonium oxide, or PuO2, in temperatures as hot as 3,000 Kelvin (4,940 degrees Fahrenheit) to see how it would react in extreme ...