China Reaches Energy Independence Milestone by 'breeding' Uranium From Thorium
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China has achieved a milestone in energy independence by successfully 'breeding' uranium from thorium using a thorium molten salt reactor, sparking interest in the potential of this technology. The discussion highlights the promise of TMSRs and the possibility of learning from China's advancements.
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TMSRs are a promising technology, unfortunate all but abandoned in the US. Hopefully China achieves a complete success in that area, so we can copy the tech from them...