China activates the Toria reactor, the first pure nuclear energy in the world

JAKARTA – China activates the Toria reactor, noting the new milestone of the first pure nuclear energy in the world. This achievement occurred in the Gobi desert, where Chinese scientists managed to replenish the fuel into the reactor without stopping their operations.

This activation was discovered at a closed meeting at the Academy of Chinese Sciences on April 8. This 2 -megavatt is an experimental unit (MW) is designed to work with the thorium using liquid salt as a cooler and fuel media.

The head of the scientific project XU Hongjie announced that the reactor has achieved complete energy operations in June 2024 and completed the fuel filling successfully four months later.

“At present, we are in the global front,” said Xu, emphasizing their commitment to the promotion of this technology, reports Daily Times, Saturday (04/19/2025).

Experts choose a thorium as a safer alternative than uranium, for lower risk reasons, used as weapons and production of radioactive waste, which are not too long.

This technology works at atmospheric pressure and is designed to prevent excessive heat, which makes it a promising choice for future energy needs.

The team from China built this technology based on US research, which were rejected, which is the basis for their progress. This Chinese step is aimed at diversification of its energy source, a higher Torian reactor of 10 MW has been built, which will reach a critical point by 2030.

In addition, freight engines with Thoria are being developed for a significant reduction in emissions in sea transport. Xuy emphasized the symbolic nature of this project, combining time with important achievements in the history of China nuclear history.

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