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Table 5
Comparison of the performances of oxide, metal and moderated oxide blankets with regards to neutron source.
| Oxide | Metal | Oxide + MgO | Oxide + ZrH2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly initial heavy metal mass | 141 | 153 | 141 | 141 |
| Am inventory in blankets | 2375 | 2606 | 2316 | 1699 |
| 244Cm mass in the blankets at five years (kg) | 113.1 | 110.8 | 114.3 | 105.6 |
| Neutron source at five years (1 × 10 n/s) | 1.54 | 1.51 | 1.56 | 1.45 |
| Cooling time to reach the level of a standard fuel assembly (years) | 25.3 | 24.9 | 25.5 | 26.0 |
| Estimated americium inventory (kg) | 15.5 | 16.7 | 15.2 | 11.2 |
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