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The '''Natrium reactor''' is a [[Fast neutron reactor|Fast Neutron Reactor]] using molten sodium as the coolant.<ref>https://natriumpower.com</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 12:39, 22 January 2023
The Natrium reactor is a Fast Neutron Reactor using molten sodium as the coolant.[1]
This article will address the issues raised in the parent article Nuclear power reconsidered.
Safety
Accidental overheating. Add text here.
Sodium coolant can burn when exposed to air or water, and the Natrium reactor could experience uncontrollable power surges that result in core melting.[2]
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Waste Management
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Weapons Proliferation
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Natrium would likely be less uranium efficient and would not reduce the amount of waste that requires long-term isolation.[3]
Cost
Specs for a 500MWe plant:
Plant cost per KW (including building but not land, permits or licensing):
Operating cost per KWh (including fuel and maintenance):
Initial fuel load:
Fuel consumption per day:
Notes and References
- ↑ https://natriumpower.com
- ↑ Elliot Negin (UCS), Commentary on Science in the News, Scientific American, Nov 2021, p.10.
- ↑ Elliot Negin (UCS), Commentary on Science in the News, Scientific American, Nov 2021, p.10.