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No, not really. Historically, weapons grade Pu has been produced in dedicated (graphite moderated) thermal reactors, not with fast breeders. Fast breeders crea
by jabl 7y ago
No, not really. Historically, weapons grade Pu has been produced in dedicated (graphite moderated) thermal reactors, not with fast breeders.
Fast breeders create Pu, yes, but the isotopic composition is poorly suited for weapons.
- pfdietz 7y agoActually, Pu from fast breeders is better than the Pu from thermal reactors, since (n,gamma) reactions are less likely on Pu with energetic neutrons.