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Idaho Laboratory Launches Groundbreaking Molten Salt Reactor Testing

4/1/2025

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Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has unveiled an innovative molten salt test loop, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in molten salt reactor technology. This cutting-edge system enables real-time monitoring of materials in extreme temperatures. Partnering with Southern Company and TerraPower, INL is set to showcase the world's first operational fast-spectrum molten salt reactor through the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment.

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Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has unveiled an innovative molten salt test loop, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in molten salt reactor technology. This cutting-edge system enables real-time monitoring of materials in extreme temperatures. Partnering with Southern Company and TerraPower, INL is set to showcase the world's first operational fast-spectrum molten salt reactor through the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment.