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Received September 1, 2025
Revised November 3, 2025
Accepted December 7, 2025
Available online June 25, 2026
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Forecasting Corrosion Behavior of Structural Materials in Molten Salt Nuclear Reactors
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11814-025-00618-7
Abstract
Molten chloride salts are distinguished by their exceptional ability to withstand high temperatures, surpassing the thermal
stability of most other salt types. This makes them highly suitable for heat transfer and energy storage applications in areas
such as concentrated solar power, nuclear energy, and various thermal energy storage technologies. However, corrosion
in molten chloride environments remains a major challenge. Although extensive research has been conducted to evaluate
corrosion, a comprehensive method for predicting it in these systems has yet to be developed. This study introduces an
evaluation framework for assessing corrosion in molten chloride salts based on the predictive capabilities of the Ellingham
diagram and the oxide–chloride stability diagram. These approaches enable both the prediction of alloy performance and
a fundamental understanding of corrosion mechanisms in such systems.
