The post minimizes the utility of a thorium reactor for making fission weapons. Neutron irradiation of the most abundant isotope of thorium (Th232) produces U2

The post minimizes the utility of a thorium reactor for making fission weapons. Neutron irradiation of the most abundant isotope of thorium (Th232) produces U233. The US, the USSR and India have successfully tested U233 in fission weapons. [1] BTW, India has ~ the world's second largest known thorium reserves. [2] Also, I'd be concerned about the long-term corrosion effects of molten fluorides on pipes, pumps, etc., especially those parts that are in a high neutron flux environment. Not saying that Th reactors wouldn't be a better choice than what we've fielded to date, but the posted article doesn't lead me to that conclusion. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranium-233 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranium-233 [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occurrence_of_thorium https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occurrence_of_thorium