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Re:Three papers highlight results of record yield nuclear fu... by prox on Sunday August 14, 2022 @03:50PM (#32462324)
What happens if its exposed to air?
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Re:Three papers highlight results of record yield nuclear fu... by Ekaros on Sunday August 14, 2022 @03:59PM (#32462409)
It burns very hot. Also water won't help you.

On other hand amounts used are relatively minor so it isn't massively bad issue.

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Re:Three papers highlight results of record yield nuclear fu... by ncmncm on Sunday August 14, 2022 @03:57PM (#32462391)
There are some great videos on YouTube about how alkali metals behave in contact with air or, for extra amusement, water. Those don't generally present superheated, molten alkali metals.
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