Molten-Salt Reactor Chemistry

1 February 1970

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Nuclear Applications and Technology

Vol. 8 (2) , 137-155
https://doi.org/10.13182/nt70-a28621

Abstract

This document summarizes the large program of chemical research and development which led to selection of fuel and coolant compositions for the Molten-Salt Reactor Experiment (MSRE) and for subsequent reactors of this type. Chemical behavior of the LiF-BeF2-ZrF4-UF4 fuel mixture and behavior of fission products during power operation of MSRE are presented. A discussion of the chemical reactions which show promise for recovery of bred 233Pa and for removal of fission product poisons from a molten-salt breeder reactor is included.

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