Question

State whether the statement is true or false.

A breeder reactor produces less fissionable material than is consumed.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Breeder reactor, the nuclear reactor that produces more fissionable material than it consumes to generate energy. This special type of reactor is designed to extend the nuclear fuel supply for electric power generation.

Whereas a conventional nuclear reactor can use only the readily fissionable but scarce isotope uranium-235 for fuel, a breeder reactor employs either uranium-238 or thorium, of which sizeable quantities are available.