ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF MOLTEN SALT REACTORS

Nuclear power reactors have different types of radioactive waste, solid, gaseous and liquid that may impact the environment. The Molten salt reactor (MSR) is one of the most promising reactors of the IV^th generation, and its environmental impact in comparison to other conventional reactors is one of its important advantages. This article will discuss and highlight the Molten-Salt Reactors, especially those utilizing thorium fuel cycle in comparison with other solid-fuel reactors.