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> It doesn't sound like this solution would work for molten salt nuclear reactors That's actually what the company is researching - this is a side-track. Their
by djrogers 5y ago
> It doesn't sound like this solution would work for molten salt nuclear reactors
That's actually what the company is researching - this is a side-track. Their patent specifically calls out reactors...
- jabl 5y agoIIRC the seaborg reactor design uses a "traditional" flouride based salt for the fuel salt. The NaOH is a separate circuit used as the moderator, instead of a graphite block like other thermal spectrum molten salt reactors. Being a liquid, this sidesteps the problem of radiation damage to the graphite with associated swelling, cracking etc. etc.