Alternative nuclear fuel is surprisingly reactive - tech - 13 July 2010 - New Scientist - 0 views
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Energy Net on 20 Jul 10"Uranium nitride, a nuclear fuel that might one day offer a more efficient alternative to the uranium and plutonium oxides now used, has been given a boost by research that has illuminated its reactive properties. The threat of climate change and uncertain fossil fuel prices have made nuclear power a tempting option for meeting some of the world's future energy needs. The nuclear industry today uses oxides of uranium and plutonium, but some chemists think they could one day be replaced with uranium nitrides."