A. Dowtherm
B. Mercury
C. Liquid metal (e.g. molten sodium)
D. Fused salts (e.g., an eutectic mixture of 53% KNO3, 40% NaNO2and 7% NaNO3)
Correct Answer: Mercury ✔
Last Updated: March 03, 2019
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