Natura Resources Receives Historic Molten Salt Coolant for Texas Reactor
Natura Resources, an advanced nuclear company, has received a specialized molten salt coolant for its MSR-1 demonstration reactor currently under construction at Abilene Christian University in Texas. The shipment, obtained from the U.S. Department of Energy on September 18, marks a significant milestone for the project, resolving a major supply-chain challenge. The coolant, known as FLiBe salt, originated from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and passed through the Idaho National Laboratory before reaching Texas. This specific salt formulation was previously used in the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment (MSRE) from 1965 to 1969, linking Natura's modern efforts to historical molten salt technology. The MSR-1 reactor is intended as a proving ground to gather operational data for designing and licensing future commercial systems. Natura plans to deploy small, liquid-fueled modular units to provide electricity to industrial sites, remote communities, and critical infrastructure, as well as produce medical isoto...
