Question: Scientist of which of the following country has recently unveiled plans for this experimental nuclear reactor that does not require water for cooling and uses liquid thorium?
a) India
b) China
c) Spain
d) South Africa
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:-
- China in near future is going to activated clean nuclear energy through its upcoming experimental nuclear reactor.
- Scientist of the Chinese government has unveiled plans for this experimental nuclear reactor that does not require water for cooling.
- This reactor will run on liquid thorium instead of uranium and is expected to be safer than the traditional reactors.
- As molten salt, when exposed to air, cools and solidifies quickly thus insulating the thorium, causing any potential leak.
- It will spill very little radiation into the environment compared to the leaks from traditional reactors.
- The prototype reactor is expected to be completed in August 2021, with the first tests beginning in September.
- This will pave the way for the construction of the world’s first commercial reactor. It is expected to be constructed by 2030.
- The experimental nuclear reactor will not require water and so it will be able to operate in desert regions.