Union of Concerned Scientists Statement on Thoriumfueled Reactors Some people advocate the use of thorium to fuel nuclear power plants - Description

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 Download Pdf

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Union of Concerned Scientists Statement on Thoriumfueled Reactors Some people advocate the use of thorium to fuel nuclear power plants

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