Alkali Metal
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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.
References
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