Nuclear Fuel Cycle

  1. Thorium Fuel Cycle
    1. Thorium Properties
      1. Nuclear Properties
        1. Neutron Cross Sections
          1. Decay Characteristics
          2. Physical Properties
            1. Chemical Form
              1. Abundance
              2. Resource Distribution
                1. Global Reserves
                  1. Mining Potential
                2. Thorium-Uranium Cycle
                  1. Breeding Process
                    1. Th-232 to U-233
                      1. Neutron Capture
                        1. Decay Chain
                        2. Fuel Cycle Options
                          1. Once-Through Cycle
                            1. Recycle Options
                          2. Advantages and Challenges
                            1. Proliferation Resistance
                              1. U-232 Contamination
                                1. Gamma Radiation
                                2. Waste Characteristics
                                  1. Reduced Actinide Production
                                    1. Fission Product Spectrum
                                    2. Technical Challenges
                                      1. Remote Handling
                                        1. Fuel Fabrication
                                          1. Reactor Design

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