Tritium Breeding Blanket

A Tritium Breeding Blanket is a specialized component inside a nuclear fusion reactor designed to produce tritium, a rare isotope of hydrogen used as fuel in fusion reactions. It surrounds the reactor’s core, contains materials that interact with high-energy neutrons produced during fusion, and converts lithium into tritium through nuclear reactions. This process ensures a sustainable fuel supply, reducing reliance on external sources and supporting continuous fusion energy generation. In essence, the blanket acts as a "fuel factory," generating tritium efficiently within the reactor environment.