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The way to conversion

As the operator of the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Research Neutron Source (FRM II), the Technical University of Munich is actively researching new high-density nuclear fuels and modeling compact reactor cores in an international cooperation. The aim is to reduce uranium enrichment in fuel elements of high-performance research reactors such as the FRM II: from the current 93% U-235 to less than 20% U-235 (low enriched uranium, LEU).

The roadmap for the conversion of the FRM II provides for concrete steps, including the submission of the license application in 2025. 

Roadmap for the conversion of the FRM II. © FRM II / TUM

Latest news

14 Jan  2025
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EU, federal government and Bavaria fund conversion with a total of 12.8 million euros

26 Sep  2024
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Judgment reasoning published: FRM II lawfully in operation

18 Sep  2024
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Excellent research for the conversion

19 Jun  2024
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Administrative Court confirms lawful operation of the FRM II

19 Apr  2024
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Starting signal for industrialization of low-enriched fuel

28 Apr  2023
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Political support for conversion to Low Enriched Uranium

25 Nov  2022
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Operation of FRM II possible with Low Enriched Uranium

23 Sep  2021
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New lower enrichment fuels designed for the FRM II

06 May  2020
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Pioneering work: Prototype of a new fuel

What does conversion entail?

© Bernhard Ludewig, FRM II / TUM

Objectives of the conversion

© Bernhard Ludewig, FRM II / TUM

Who is working on conversion?

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Fact check on the conversion

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