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D. H. Berwald, S. Zenczak
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 8 | Number 1 | July 1985 | Pages 1143-1151
Beryllium Technology | Proceedings of the Sixth Topical Meeting on the Technology of Fusion Energy (San Francisco, California, March 3-7, 1985) | doi.org/10.13182/FST85-A39923
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Recent fusion electric and fusion breeder reactor design studies would utilize beryllium as a neutron multiplier. In this paper, this proposed usage is considered in the context of domestic and worldwide beryllium resources. Beryllium usage and resources are assessed, requirements for fusion-electric and fusion breeder designs are compiled, and estimates of the fusion economy which can be supported by the identified berylliym resource are developed. The results indicate that a substantial fusion economy can be supported by projected resources. However, efficient utilization and beryllium recycle will be required.