Thor ium could be used in a variety of different types of reactors includi ng conventional lightwater reactors which are the type used in the United States However thoriu m cannot be used by itsel f to sustain a nuclear chain reaction it must be use ID: 8786
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UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTSSTATEMENT ON THORIUMFUELED REACTORSThorium could be used in a variety of different types of reactors, including conventional lightwater reactors, which are the type used in the United States.