CX-020787: Understanding the Speciation and Molecular Structure of Molten Salts Using Laboratory and Synchrotron based In Situ Experimental Techniques and Predictive Modeling – University of Nevada Reno

The University of Nevada Reno (UNR) proposes to develop a robust approach to experimentally determine the structure and speciation of molten salts and then use this information to refine and develop a predictive computational model. The tasks associated with this project are (1) Design and development of an in situ multi-spectroscopy system; (2) Determining speciation and structure of molten salts, including effects of cation and/or anion substitution; and (3) Apply density functional theory (DFT) methodology for determining speciation and structure of molten salts. Existing equipment and laboratory facilities will be used.