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To: tony549

Much more practical, available now, tested and proven; nuclear power from thorium fueled reactors.


17 posted on 10/28/2014 3:49:28 AM PDT by Daffy
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To: Daffy

Molten salt breeder reactors using thorium would be grand. The US had an experimental MSR operating in the 60’s. It’s operation was a success and no major show stoppers were identified. It’s a real pity that this technology wasn’t pursued back then.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molten-Salt_Reactor_Experiment


21 posted on 10/28/2014 5:30:42 PM PDT by tony549 (Stuck in SoCal)
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