What is the Thermal Conductivity of Graphite in Molten Salt Reactors?

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I'm currently running RELAP5-3D to model a molten salt reactor and I require the thermal conductivity of graphite. Is there anyone that is aware of this value, or can inform me of a proper resource?

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Value varies based on form and density. specify form and look for research on that form. Even then you will probably have a range of values and need to run sensitivity cases or consider an average value.
 
Graphite thermal conductivity also varies with cumulative neutron dose (fluence)