Using lithium as wall material in reactors could boost nuclear fusion: US scientists
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Scientists found that using lithium as a wall material in fusion reactors enhances the process by creating a self-repairing protective layer and stabilizing plasma. Injecting lithium powder during operation proved more effective than pre-coating. This approach could lead to more compact and efficient tokamak designs, advancing commercial fusion power development. Future reactor experiments will incorporate lithium components.
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