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More than 2 tons of salt delivered to Abilene Christian University for nuclear reactor
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· September 21, 2026
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - More than 2 tons of salt has been delivered to Abilene Christian University, marking the next step in the development of their Molten Salt Research Reactor. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) transported the salt to ACU's Dillard Science and Engi...
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Key points Department of Energy (DOE) transported the salt to ACU's Dillard Science and Engineering Research Center Friday from the DOE's Oak Ridge [... ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - More than 2 tons of salt has been delivered to Abilene Christian University, marking the next step in the development of their Molten Salt Research Reactor. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - More than 2 tons of salt has been delivered to Abilene Christian University, marking the next step in the development of their Molten Salt Research Reactor. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) transported the salt to ACU's Dillard Science and Engi...
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