[glyndwer]

Hello.

Does anyone know what type of pump would be best used to pump KNO3 heated to around 1000 degress F?

And also where they are sold please?

[glyndwer]

Additionally, what type of pipe would be best used to transfer KNO3 heated to around 1000 degrees F?

[glyndwer]

I'd be open to listening to any possible safety issues apt to be present in this process also. Obviously high temp and pressure...but any other concerns that should be discussed or be made aware of?

[Arkcon]

Some nuclear rectors use liquid alkali metals to transfer thermal energy to a water boiler.  Such technology is available, and should be reasonably safe, given proper design and maintenance.  You may encounter an expert on these boards, but if you have a real need for such technology, you'd be better off advertising for a professional chemical engineer.

[glyndwer]

Thanks for the response.  This is really about a "back-yard" project...more of a thought experiment at the moment. So a chemical engineer is probably out of reach of this project, lol.

[Arkcon]

Then no, liquefied ionic compounds can't be pumped and conducted by equipment sold at the local Home Depot. 

[glyndwer]

Lol...wuss! Where's your sense of adventure?  :-)

[Arkcon]

Make friends with the navy's nuclear submarine engineer, and scam your way to get some of the scrap, and a few pointers.

[glyndwer]

Ok, ok ok....I'll kill the dream

How about any suggestions for a heat transfer medium that isn't water?