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High temps are very good for efficiency, but are difficult for safety. Only China is building VHTRs right now. If anyone ever builds a supercritical water reactor then it would give you decent efficiency without the problems of exotic coolants.
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High temps are very good for efficiency, but are difficult for safety. Only China is building VHTRs right now. If anyone ever builds a supercritical water reactor then it would give you decent efficiency without the problems of exotic coolants.