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Korea to send 56 tons of boric acid to Japan

Posted March. 17, 2011 10:08,   

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The Korean government will send to Japan 56.2 tons of boric acid to help the latter cope with its unfolding nuclear crisis triggered by Friday`s massive earthquake and tsunami.

Boric acid is a key material containing boron that goes into control rods used to halt or slow down fission reactions at nuclear reactors.

The Knowledge Economy Ministry in Seoul said Wednesday that Kansai Electric Power Co. requested the material through the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, adding, “We can supply the requested amount of boric acid since our reserves are 309 tons. The remainder (256 tons) is adequate for six months of use.”



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