U3O8$86.00/lb0.62%|CCJ$121.082.31%|OKLO$74.444.12%|CEG$198.451.15%|URA$28.901.51%|URNM$52.302.84%|NXE$12.573.42%|U3O8$86.00/lb0.62%|CCJ$121.082.31%|OKLO$74.444.12%|CEG$198.451.15%|URA$28.901.51%|URNM$52.302.84%|NXE$12.573.42%|
SECOND ATOMIC AGE

FBR

Fast Breeder Reactor

Fast breeder reactor (FBR) breeds more fissile material than it consumes using fast neutrons without moderator.

Breeding ratios >1.0 with Pu-239 or U-238; Russia's BN-800 (880 MWe) uses MOX fuel. Pool or loop sodium coolant common. ~20 GWth experience globally.

Why it matters now

FBRs address uranium scarcity via breeding; Russia's BN-800 supports 2025 closed fuel cycle amid HALEU bottlenecks.

Related terms

SFRLFRpfr

Related reactors

BN-800SuperphénixPFBR