Part 3. Status of LMFBR fuels and materials development

The status of development of the candidate LMFBR fuel type oxide, carbide and metal, cladding/duct alloys, and absorber material is reviewed. The three-fuel types are discussed for the reference breeder cycle, transmuter cycle, denatured cycle, and blanket fuel applications. The preferred design concepts for each fuel type are identified, with discussion of the more significant factors that control burnup and thermal performance for each design and fuel type. The key technical issues for each fuel and material are reviewed and the required effort to resolve the key issues is identified