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I agree that fusion is unlikely to be a cheap source of power, but I can see it being cheaper than fission because you need fewer safety measures if you don't h

I agree that fusion is unlikely to be a cheap source of power, but I can see it being cheaper than fission because you need fewer safety measures if you don't have large amounts of highly radioactive material around.

ncmncm 4y ago
A thousand tons of molten radioactive lithium needs containment as urgently as a melted core.
- adrianN 4y ago
  There is no risk of any runaway reaction. It's much easier to contain, and also much less radioactive.
  - ncmncm 4y ago
    I can tell you have never seen an alkali metal fire.
    - adrianN 4y ago
      We handle far more dangerous chemicals in many chemical plants.