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 The nuclear reaction that is easiest to obtain is the deuterium-tritium (DT) reaction.
-A nuclear power reactor delivering 1GW of electric power to the network would aproximately consume 200 kg of Tritium a year. The current world reserves are of about 29 kg of tritium. Thus, a nuclear fusion reactor must provide its own fuel. This is achieved using so-called [[Breeding blanket|breeders]]. Tritium breeders capture the neutrons originating from nuclear fusion reactions, generating tritium that can be used as fuel for the reactor. For more information: [[TECNO_FUS]].
+A nuclear power reactor delivering 1GW of electric power to the network would approximately consume 200 kg of Tritium a year. The current world reserves are about 29 kg of tritium. Thus, a nuclear fusion reactor must provide its own fuel. This is achieved using so-called [[Breeding blanket|breeders]]. Tritium breeders capture the neutrons originating from nuclear fusion reactions, generating tritium that can be used as fuel for the reactor. For more information: [[TECNO_FUS]].
 == The need for new materials for Fusion ==