US lab to test nuclear fusion reactor components for extreme environments under new deal
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Rutherford Energy Ventures are partnering under the FULCRA initiative to build shared fusion reactor testing facilities. Private companies currently can't afford to test components like heat-resistant wall tiles, fuel breeding blankets, and radiation-proof sensors alone. The 18-month project will design pilot testing sites, later publishing blueprints for other labs nationwide.
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