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The Cool Down

US government approves new nuclear reactor for first time in 50 years: 'Excellent chemical stability'

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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved construction of the first fourth -generation nuclear reactor in the country.

The Hermes reactor will be the first one built in the United States in 50 years that won't be cooled by light water.

Molten fluoride salts have "excellent chemical stability and tremendous capacity for transferring heat," according to a report.