FBR

Fast Breeder Reactor

Uses fast neutrons to breed fissile material from fertile material. Can produce more fuel than it consumes. Often uses liquid sodium as coolant.

19 reactors • 9 countries • 1,485 MW operational capacity

2
Operational
4
Under Construction
3
Planned
8
Shutdown
China (5)
Russia (4)
United Kingdom (2)
Germany (2)
France (2)
Kazakhstan (1)
United States (1)
India (1)
Japan (1)

Data source: IAEA PRIS database • Updated regularly