Thorium reactors may dispose of enormous amounts of weapons-grade plutonium | EurekAlert! Science News

Thorium reactors may dispose of enormous amounts of weapons-grade plutonium | EurekAlert! Science News: Scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University are developing a new technology for multipurpose application of large amounts of weapons-grade plutonium accumulated in Russia and across the world. Instead of expensive storage of this nuclear material, TPU physicists propose to burn weapons-grade plutonium in reactors with thorium fuel, converting it into power and thermal energy. The units are capable of operating at low capacity (from 60 MW) at least 10-20 years.