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Molten Salt Reactor Types

A Look at MSR Types

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Throughout nuclear reactor history, interest in Molten Salt Reactors has remained. Here’s an overview of their beginnings, benefits and challenges – as well as a look at worldwide progress toward modern MSRs.

Want more detail on the types of Molten Salt Reactors and specifics on how they work? This page, from the World Nuclear Association, can help.