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From their Design page, under the "Overview" subheader: >> ThorCon is a molten salt fission reactor. Unlike all current nuclear reactors, the fuel is in liquid

From their Design page, under the "Overview" subheader: >> ThorCon is a molten salt fission reactor. Unlike all current nuclear reactors, the fuel is in liquid form. It can be moved around with a pump, and passively drained in the event of a casualty. Casualty? Huh?

ncmncm 5y ago
Failure.
- noduerme 5y ago
  Is that a term of art in nuclear energy? I've just never heard the word used to refer to anything other than injury/death to a human.
  - ncmncm 5y ago
    Probably they are trying to stay well clear of the word "accident".
    - noduerme 5y ago
      I feel like "casualty" is a lot worse. I think they need a better marketing department. I'd suggest "meltsicle" or "atomic boo-boo".