Enriched uranium

Phoenix Completes Milestone Test With Unprecedented Neutron Output And Reliability

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Nuclear physics, Physical sciences, Nuclear fuels, Nuclear technology, Phoenix, Neutron, Enriched uranium, Uranium, Nuclear reactor, SHINE Medical Technologies

This is a vital milestone in proving out the performance and reliability of Phoenix's neutron generator technology and SHINE's medical isotope production process.

Key Points: 
  • This is a vital milestone in proving out the performance and reliability of Phoenix's neutron generator technology and SHINE's medical isotope production process.
  • SHINE will displace the use of reactors and weapons-grade uranium by using a safer, low-waste, low-enriched uranium process driven by 8 Phoenix neutron generators .
  • Over the next two years, SHINE will be receiving eight production neutron generators from Phoenix for installation in their production facility in Janesville .
  • They are the foremost experts on neutron imaging services and the first non-reactor facility to offer commercial neutron imaging services.

X-energy Support of ACO HALEU Production

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Nuclear technology, Nuclear physics, Energy technology, Nuclear fuels, Enriched uranium, Isotope separation, Nuclear weapon design, Uranium, Nuclear fuel cycle, Nuclear fuel

Dr. Pete Pappano, X-energy's Vice President of Fuels Production stated, "The production of HALEU by a domestic supplier using U.S. developed technology addresses a major gap in the existing supply chain for next generation fuel facilities that supply advanced reactors."

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Pete Pappano, X-energy's Vice President of Fuels Production stated, "The production of HALEU by a domestic supplier using U.S. developed technology addresses a major gap in the existing supply chain for next generation fuel facilities that supply advanced reactors."
  • This HALEU Demonstration Program will culminate in the production of 19.75% enriched uranium using U.S.-designed and operated advanced centrifuge technology.
  • To deploy Generation IV reactors, many of the designs require a stable and reliable source of fuel utilizing HALEU.
  • "This revitalization cannot occur without a complete fuel supply chain, including HALEU production and fuel fabrication."