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This study aims to accurately model the thermodynamic properties of the NaCl–KCl–UCl3 system for molten salt reactor applications.

Key Phase Diagram Experiments and Thermodynamic Modeling of the NaCl–KCl–UCl 3 System for Molten Salt Reactor Applications

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Thermodynamic modeling reveals eutectic composition in multicomponent salt systems, indicating optimized designs for molten salt reactors.

This study aims to accurately model the thermodynamic properties of the NaCl–KCl–UCl3 system for molten salt reactor applications.
Critically evaluated phase diagram and thermodynamic property data from literature.
Conducted electrical conductivity measurements to determine phase transitions.
Modeled ternary NaCl–KCl–UCl3 system based on experimental data.
Identified the eutectic composition of the NaCl–KCl–UCl3 system as 0.433NaCl–0.217KCl–0.350UCl3.
Developed a comprehensive thermodynamic database for calculating phase diagrams relevant to MSR.
Validated the thermodynamic model with new experimental measurements.

Kim et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Thermodynamic modeling reveals eutectic composition in multicomponent salt systems, indicating optimized designs for molten salt reactors.