| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T24: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Thermodynamics of Materials in Extreme Environments
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| Presentation Title |
Thermodynamic Modeling of Molten Salt for Nuclear Applications: Challenges and Opportunities |
| Author(s) |
Wei Xiong, Soumya Sridar, Liangyan Hao |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Wei Xiong |
| Abstract Scope |
This presentation will highlight the current state of molten salt databases for nuclear engineering applications, focusing on the Calphad method for their development. We will discuss critical limitations in commercially available databases, emphasizing the need for experiments for binaries and ternaries as well as modeling for pure salts. Case studies will illustrate the application of Calphad for uncertainty quantification and modeling metal-salt reactions. Our ongoing work on the actinide-containing chloride systems will be presented, showcasing the progress made in bridging the gap between Calphad and nuclear communities. This work aims to advance the development of reliable thermodynamic models for molten salt systems, crucial for safe and efficient nuclear energy technologies. |