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Which isotope of uranium is used in a liquid metal fast breeder reactor?

Correct answer D. ²³⁸U (Z = 92)

Explanation

Fast breeder reactors surround the core with fertile uranium-238, which captures fast neutrons and is converted into fissile plutonium-239.

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