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Tritium shortage threatens nuclear fusion commercialization

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The development of nuclear fusion power faces a significant hurdle due to a global shortage of tritium, a key fuel component. Current global reserves are estimated at only 20 kilograms, with prices soaring to $40,000 per gram. This scarcity poses a major challenge for projects like China's HL-3 tokamak, which aim to advance commercial fusion energy. AI

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Tritium shortage threatens nuclear fusion commercialization

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