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Molten Salt Reactor Challenges
This chapter explores the complexities and operational challenges of molten salt reactors, highlighting the intricate chemical processes involved in their management. It discusses the unique difficulties of maintaining these reactors due to extreme radioactivity and the necessity for remote operations. Additionally, it examines the historical narrative and myths surrounding thorium as a nuclear fuel source and the role of storytelling in shaping perceptions of nuclear energy.
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