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Solving AI’s Energy Problem with Kathryn Huff

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Exploring the Nuances of Advanced Nuclear Reactors

This chapter explores the challenges of using sodium as a coolant in advanced nuclear reactors, focusing on its corrosive and pyrophoric properties. The discussion includes a comparison of nuclear reactor operations to traditional coal plants, highlighting the advantages of higher temperature capabilities for electricity generation and industrial heating.

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