Natrium reactor

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See also: Nuclear_power_reconsidered

A Natrium reactor is a fast reactor using molten sodium as the coolant. Development funded by Bill Gates. Like the MCSFR, capable of burning spent nuclear fuel. [1]

This article is a suggested outline for an article on a specific reactor design, to address the issues raised in the parent article Nuclear power reconsidered.

© Image: ThorCon USA Inc
Diagram and specifications for the reactor.[2]

Brief description of the key features of this reactor.[3]

Safety

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Sodium coolant can burn when exposed to air or water, and the Natrium reactor could experience uncontrollable power surges that result in core melting.[4]

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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.[5]

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

  1. https://natriumpower.com
  2. This is a footnote to an image caption.
  3. This is a footnote with a LINK to an external reference.
  4. Elliot Negin (UCS), Commentary on Science in the News, Scientific American, Nov 2021, p.10.
  5. Elliot Negin (UCS), Commentary on Science in the News, Scientific American, Nov 2021, p.10.