Molten fluoride fuel salt chemistry

Journal Article · Fri Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 1995 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.49142· OSTI ID:21156141

Toth, L M; Del Cul, G D; Dai, S; Metcalf, D H ^[1]

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1. Chemical Technology Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-6181 (United States)

The chemistry of molten fluorides is traced from their development as fuels in the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment with important factors in their selection being discussed. Key chemical characteristics such as solubility, redox behavior, and chemical activity are explained as they relate to the behavior of molten fluoride fuel systems. Fission product behavior is described along with processing experience. Development requirements for fitting the current state of the chemistry to modern nuclear fuel system are described. It is concluded that while much is known about molten fluoride behavior, processing and recycle of the fuel components is a necessary factor if future systems are to be established.

• OSTI ID: 21156141
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 346; ISSN APCPCS; ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

11 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS
21 SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS
CHEMISTRY
FISSION PRODUCTS
FLUORIDES
FUEL CYCLE
FUEL SYSTEMS
MOLTEN SALTS
MSRE REACTOR
NUCLEAR FUELS
REDOX POTENTIAL
SOLUBILITY
THERMODYNAMIC ACTIVITY