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Re:Canadian provinces band together to develop nuclear react... by jabl on Monday December 02, 2019 @01:10PM (#21685013)
No, not really. Historically, weapons grade Pu has been produced in dedicated (graphite moderated) thermal reactors, not with fast breeders.

Fast breeders create Pu, yes, but the isotopic composition is poorly suited for weapons.

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Re:Canadian provinces band together to develop nuclear react... by pfdietz on Monday December 02, 2019 @05:13PM (#21687625)
Actually, Pu from fast breeders is better than the Pu from thermal reactors, since (n,gamma) reactions are less likely on Pu with energetic neutrons.
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