Corium
Corium is a highly hazardous material formed during an RBMK or a PWR meltdown; it is made from molten fuel, cladding, and reactor structures. It does not occur naturally and is only produced during severe nuclear accidents.
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| Type | Mixture | ||||||
| Made With/By | Reactor Meltdown | ||||||
| Difficulty of Production | Medium | ||||||
| Exists in Reality | Yes | ||||||
| Atomic Number | N/A | ||||||
| Radioactivity | 150 RAD/s | ||||||
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Creation
Corium is a radioactive material formed during the meltdown of an RBMK or a PWR. The amount of Corium created depends directly on the size of the reactor. The smaller it is then the less Corium that is created.
Uses
It can radiate the environment but there is no known method for refining or recycling it once it is formed.
Trivia
- In real life, Corium is incredibly hot and can remain molten for days or even weeks after a meltdown.
- It forms a lava-like flow that can burn through reactor floors, as seen in Chernobyl’s “Elephant’s Foot.”
- Despite its danger, it’s not useful as a fuel or resource.
- Once formed, it’s basically nuclear waste.
- Its eerie appearance comes from heat, oxidation, and radiation.
- It does not actually glow like in movies.