EBR-II (Experimental Breeder Reactor II)

EBR-II (Experimental Breeder Reactor II) was an innovative nuclear reactor designed to generate electricity and produce more fuel than it consumes, using a process called breeder technology. Located in Idaho, it used liquid metal (sodium) as a coolant to transfer heat efficiently. EBR-II played a key role in advancing reactor safety, demonstrating passive safety features like natural cooling, and contributing to nuclear fuel recycling efforts. It operated from the 1960s until 1994, providing valuable research to improve reactor design, safety, and fuel sustainability for future nuclear power applications.