Research Article

Radiogenic Lead with Dominant Content of 208Pb: New Coolant and Neutron Moderator for Innovative Nuclear Facilities

Table 4

Replacement of natural lead by 208Pb: its influence on the reactor parameters.

ParameterNatural lead208Pb

Core height (cm)110298
Pitch of fuel lattice (mm)13.623.6
Content of Pu-fraction (%)13.8413.58