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Liquid Metal Power Cycles. By Christina Neesen. Liquid Metal. High strength Great strength to weight ratio Corrosion resistant Wear resistant Amorphous structure Low coefficient of thermal expansion. Liquid Metal Cooled Reactors. Advantages. Fast neutron reaction No need for moderator
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Liquid Metal Power Cycles By Christina Neesen
Liquid Metal • High strength • Great strength to weight ratio • Corrosion resistant • Wear resistant • Amorphous structure • Low coefficient of thermal expansion
Advantages • Fast neutron reaction • No need for moderator • Higher power density • Safer
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