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Alkali Metal


A metal in group IA of the periodic system; namely, lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium. Alkali metals have been considered as coolants (in liquid state) for nuclear reactors for spacecraft. See liquid-metal corrosion.

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use