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Re: Thorium power

Thorium-Oxide has one of the highest sublimation/ melting-points of any substance, right up there with
Tungsten and Carbon.

It seems logical that Thorium-Oxide would make an excellent (if not the best) nuclear material for a high-temperature
nuclear rocket motor.

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