Question

Which of the following hazards is not associated with a liquid metal breeder reactor (LMFBR)?

• A. little fissionable material is formed
• B. a sodium explosion occurs if it comes in contact with water
• C. the plutonium by-product can be made into nuclear weapons and, therefore, poses a security risk
• D. all of the above are hazards associated with the LMFBR

Answer 1

The correct option is A little fissionable material is formed

A

Liquid Metal Fast brecedes reactor (LMFBR) is a nuclear reactor capable of producing more fissile product than it takes in.