Milestone signals continued progress in development of first-of-a-kind Molten Chloride Fast Reactor Since installation of the IET at TerraPower's laboratory in Everett, Washington, the project team ...

Scientists at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have achieved a historic breakthrough in nuclear energy by launching full-scale production of enriched fuel salt for the Molten Chloride Reactor ...

DENVER — Every year, as snow storms move in, experts warn of the dangers associated with certain ice-melt products. Chloride salts can be harmful to the environment and to beloved pets. Kitty litter ...

Engineers have known for some time that calcium chloride salt, commonly used as deicer, reacts with the calcium hydroxide in concrete to form a chemical byproduct that causes roadways to crumble. A ...

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During icy Midwest winters, a Chicagoan’s step onto the sidewalk is often met with a familiar crunch underfoot. But salt, used to keep roads safe for driving and sidewalks safe for walking, comes with ...

Road salt, used in copious helpings each winter to protect them from ice and preserve safe driving conditions, is slowly degrading the concrete they're made of. Engineers have known for some time that ...