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'''MOX (mixed oxide) fuel rods''' are the way of the future! Despite lasting only half as long as [[Fuel Rod (Uranium)|uranium fuel rods]] (10,000 seconds vs. 20,000), they are capable of much more power generation.  A MOX fuel rod becomes more efficient as the reactor heat (percentage, not absolute) increases, up to '''5x''' efficiency at 99.9% max heat.  Because of this property, a MOX fuel rod can reach reactor efficiencies of up to 30, although it needs amazing cooling because any escaping heat might cause ''slight'' issues.


MOX fuel rods behave rather more sedately in the [[fluid reactor]], outputting normal efficiency at core heat <= 50% and 2x efficiency for core heat > 50% (without any [[Heat-Capacity Reactor Plating]] installed, that is; it's actually a threshold of 5000 heat).
'''MOX (Mixed-Oxide) Fuel Rods''' are used as fuel in the {{Gin|Nuclear Reactor}} and {{Gin|Reactor Pressure Vessel|}} [[Pressure Vessel Reactor]]. MOX Fuel Rods are '''{{Ctx|rad|radioactive}}''', and a [[Hazmat Suit]] must be worn while handling to protect the player.


==Recipe==
== Recipe ==
{{Grid/Canning Machine
{{Grid/Canning Machine
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==Uses==
 
Just like their uranium cousins, MOX fuel rods can be crafted into dual and quad varieties.
== Usage ==
MOX Fuel Rods last <sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> a reactor cycle (10,000 seconds).
 
=== EU Reactor ===
MOX Fuel Rods become more efficient as reactor heat increases ('''up to 5 times normal efficiency''' at 99.9% maximum heat). MOX reactors can reach up to 35 times 1-rod efficiency with sufficient cooling.
 
=== Pressure Vessel Reactor ===
MOX Fuel Rods behave rather more sedately in the [[fluid reactor]], outputting normal efficiency at reactor heat <50% and 2 times normal efficiency for reactor heat >50%.
 
While more difficult to build stably, a proper MOX fluid reactor can be much more efficient than an EU reactor, with optimized designs reaching above 40x efficiency.
 
 
== Multi-rod assemblies ==
 
MOX Fuel Rods can be crafted into more powerful fuel rod assemblies.
 
=== Dual Fuel Rod ===
{{Grid/Crafting Table
{{Grid/Crafting Table
|A1=Fuel Rod (MOX)
|A2=Fuel Rod (MOX)|B2=Iron Plate|C2=Fuel Rod (MOX)
|B1=Iron Plate
|C1=Fuel Rod (MOX)
|Output=Dual Fuel Rod (MOX)
|Output=Dual Fuel Rod (MOX)
}}
}}
=== Quad Fuel Rod ===
{{Grid/Crafting Table
{{Grid/Crafting Table
|A1=Fuel Rod (MOX) |B1=Iron Plate |C1=Fuel Rod (MOX)
|A1=Fuel Rod (MOX) |B1=Iron Plate |C1=Fuel Rod (MOX)
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Latest revision as of 12:33, 3 October 2018

Experimental-Only Content: This information has been updated to the V2.X version of IC².
The most recent version of IC² is V2.8.<html>.

MOX (Mixed-Oxide) Fuel Rods are used as fuel in the Grid Nuclear Reactor.png Nuclear Reactor and Grid Reactor Pressure Vessel.png Pressure Vessel Reactor. MOX Fuel Rods are radioactive, and a Hazmat Suit must be worn while handling to protect the player.

Recipe[edit]



Usage[edit]

MOX Fuel Rods last 1/2 a reactor cycle (10,000 seconds).

EU Reactor[edit]

MOX Fuel Rods become more efficient as reactor heat increases (up to 5 times normal efficiency at 99.9% maximum heat). MOX reactors can reach up to 35 times 1-rod efficiency with sufficient cooling.

Pressure Vessel Reactor[edit]

MOX Fuel Rods behave rather more sedately in the fluid reactor, outputting normal efficiency at reactor heat <50% and 2 times normal efficiency for reactor heat >50%.

While more difficult to build stably, a proper MOX fluid reactor can be much more efficient than an EU reactor, with optimized designs reaching above 40x efficiency.


Multi-rod assemblies[edit]

MOX Fuel Rods can be crafted into more powerful fuel rod assemblies.

Dual Fuel Rod[edit]


Grid Fuel Rod (MOX).png


Grid Iron Plate.png


Grid Fuel Rod (MOX).png


Grid Dual Fuel Rod (MOX).png


Quad Fuel Rod[edit]

Grid Fuel Rod (MOX).png
Grid Copper Plate.png
Grid Fuel Rod (MOX).png
Grid Iron Plate.png
Grid Iron Plate.png
Grid Iron Plate.png
Grid Fuel Rod (MOX).png
Grid Copper Plate.png
Grid Fuel Rod (MOX).png
Grid Quad Fuel Rod (MOX).png