StoryNote logo

I have just read that nuclear power is very water intensive and I assume this water is used for cooling fuel rods? What is stopping us using another dense liquid with a high thermal capacity such as some kind of oil?

by /u/Leader_Bee in /r/askscience

Upvotes: 1

Favorite this post:
Mark as read:
Your rating:
Add this post to a custom list

StoryNote©

Reddit is a registered trademark of Reddit, Inc. Use of this trademark on our website does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Reddit, Inc.