Q. What is Corium in the context of nuclear reactors?
Answer: A fluid formed during nuclear reactor meltdowns
Notes: Corium is a molten mixture of nuclear fuel, reactor coolant, and structural materials that forms during a nuclear meltdown. It is highly radioactive and can persist in the environment for decades. The term "Corium" is derived from the Latin word for "core." Notably, the Chernobyl and Fukushima disasters highlighted the dangers of corium formation, emphasizing the need for effective reactor cooling systems to prevent such catastrophic events.