FLiBe
FLiBe is a high-temperature molten salt composed primarily of lithium fluoride (LiF) and beryllium fluoride (BeF2). It is widely studied and considered a promising coolant and material in emerging nuclear reactor technologies, particularly in liquid fluoride thorium reactors (LFTRs) and other molten salt reactor concepts.
The typical composition of FLiBe is around 66% LiF and 34% BeF2 by mole, which provides excellent
One of the key advantages of FLiBe is its low neutron absorption cross-section, making it suitable for
FLiBe is chemically stable under operating conditions, but it is highly corrosive to many metals, necessitating
Research and development efforts are ongoing to optimize FLiBe-based systems, aiming for safer, more efficient, and
Overall, FLiBe’s unique physical and chemical properties make it a central focus in the development of next-generation