US scientists unlock critical molten salt reactor data for future nuclear energy
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Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have collected rare measurements of how uranium-bearing molten salts transfer heat and flow, filling critical data gaps that have slowed nuclear reactor development for years. Using two specialized tools — a variable gap system and a rolling ball viscometer — researchers measured thermal conductivity and viscosity, key properties needed to design and license safer molten salt reactors that could deliver carbon-free electricity.
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