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Reactivity, Isotopic, and Thermal Steady-State Analysis of Homogeneous Thoria-Urania Fuel

Eric P. LoewenIdaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory Advanced Nuclear Energy Products, P.O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83415
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Kevan D. WeaverIdaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory Advanced Nuclear Energy Products, P.O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83415
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Judith K. HohorstIdaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory Advanced Nuclear Energy Products, P.O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83415
Pages 97-110 | Published online: 13 May 2017

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