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4. Lead- or lead-bismuth-cooled fast reactors (LFRs)
4.1 Description – Current state of development and outlook
LFRs are fast-neutron reactors cooled by a molten metal such as lead or a lead-bismuth alloy often referred to as LBE (Lead Bismuth Eutectic ). Like SFRs, LFRs can operate with low-pressure circuits, thanks to the high boiling point of lead or LBE (1,745°C for lead, 1,670°C for LBE).
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Lead- or lead-bismuth-cooled fast reactors (LFRs)
Other Generation IV reactor technologies
Bibliography
Websites
Generation IV International Forum http://www.gen-4.org
WENRA Association http://www.wenra.org
Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety http://www.irsn.fr
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