[RussP]

You raise an interesting point about the effect of salt on plumbing. Obviously they need to use the right kind of materials for the plumbing. The Thorium LFTR concept was proven back in the 60s and 70s, so clearly they must have solved that basic engineering problem.

[Razzz42]

The Liquid Fluoride Thorium Paradigm Notice it is written in 2009. ===== Molten salt reactor Read about drawbacks towards the end. The fluid is so frigg'in caustic that it's not funny.