Nuclear thermal propulsion reactors suffer from rapid degradation of fuel elements at extreme heat.
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To achieve high efficiency, nuclear thermal engines must run hydrogen propellant at temperatures over 2,500 K, which corrodes reactor cores. Development of advanced ultra-high-temperature carbide and nitride nuclear ceramics is vital.
Citation ID: WS02110
Title: Nuclear thermal propulsion reactors suffer from rapid degradation of fuel elements at extreme heat.
URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=2110