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Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR)

Image of a Molten Chloride Fast Reactor


Project Overview

The molten chloride fast reactor (MCFR) is a type of molten salt reactor (MSR). Molten chloride salt fuel serves as both the fuel and the coolant. 

Pre-application interactions are being planned.

To subscribe to the TerraPower Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) email service, select TerraPower MCFR from the Advanced Reactors list after entering your email into the GovDelivery system.

For information about TerraPower’s Natrium project, please see the Natrium webpage.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Friday, February 28, 2025