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Table 3
Materials used in the numerical modelling.
| No | Element | Material | Density [g/cm3] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fuel pellets | ThO2, natUO2 | 9.3, 10.4 |
| 2 | Neutron source | Cf2O3-Pd | 12.023 |
| 3 | Reflector | Pb | 11.35 |
| 4 | Rods | Polyethylene | 0.92 |
| 5 | Source capsules, pillar | SS304L Steel | 8 |
| 6 | Fixing bars, plugs, clad | Aluminium | 2.7 |
| 7 | Plates | Steel | 7.85 |
| 8 | Free space | Air | 0.001205 |
| 9 | Grid | Steel 52% + air 48% | 4.08 |
| 10 | Side bars | Steel 31% + air 69% | 2.4 |
| 11 | Top bars | Steel 13% + air 87% | 1.01 |
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