US could turn to one of world’s highest-flux reactors to speed up nuclear expansion
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory's High Flux Isotope Reactor could help the US accelerate nuclear fuel testing as demand grows. Its intense neutron conditions, modern instrumentation, and nearby labs create a full pipeline from early experiments to NRC regulatory qualification, addressing backlogs as utilities extend plant lifetimes and advanced reactors near deployment.
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