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I suspect a reactor that uses FLiBe can produce pollution: the BeF2 in the solution is toxic, and presumably would have to be replaced periodically. https://en.
by bruckie 6y ago
I suspect a reactor that uses FLiBe can produce pollution: the BeF2 in the solution is toxic, and presumably would have to be replaced periodically. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beryllium_fluoride#Safety https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beryllium_fluoride#Safety
- pfdietz 6y agoIf the Be is not recycled then Be consumption becomes unacceptable. A single ARC reactor (2014 paper) would use 40% of the world's annual production of the element.