Next-gen nuclear reactors use liquid salt instead of water to prevent meltdowns
Molten salt reactors utilize liquid fluoride or chloride salts as a coolant, creating a self-regulating system that naturally prevents catastrophic meltdowns even during a total power failure.
Molten salt reactors operate at atmospheric pressure, eliminating the risk of explosive decompression seen in traditional water-cooled plants. If the system overheats, the salt naturally expands, slowing the nuclear reaction without human intervention. This passive safety design ensures the reactor stabilizes itself automatically.
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