Tritium breeding

Fusion

Making tritium from lithium in a fusion blanket.

Tritium breeding uses neutrons from D–T fusion to convert lithium in a blanket into tritium, aiming for fuel self-sufficiency.

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Toward a Fusion Power Plant

A fusion power plant would need tritium breeding, materials that survive neutrons, and a thermal cycle — none of which is demonstrated as a complete system.

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Glossary

Blanket

Plasma-facing modules that capture neutrons and heat.

Lithium

Light metal used to breed tritium.