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We know that critical mass can be achieved in a nuclear reactor. If it could not, we'd not be able to get a chain reaction and generate heat to generate power. Reactors don't have critical mass when the control rods are in, but pull the rods, start the reactor up and away you go!
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∙ 6y ago
Wiki User
∙ 6y agoA critical mass is the smallest amount of fissile material needed for a sustained nuclear chain reaction. So by definition if you have critical mass in a functioning nuclear reactor.
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Which of the following are differences between nuclear reactors and nuclear bombs?
-both have critical mass -both use chain reactions A P E X renaa
What are the similarities between nuclear reactors and nuclear bombs?
Both have critical mass, and create energy from a fission chain reaction. In nuclear bombs, the chain reaction is uncontained and spreads to all the fissionable material nearly instantaneously.
How are nuclear reactors used in nuclear reactors?
Well, as nuclear reactors are nuclear reactors, nuclear reactors are not used inside nuclear reactors.
Can nuclear fission be used anywhere in the world?
yes on condition of the availability of the necessary nuclear fission device (nuclear reactors or critical assemblies).
What is the molar mass of uranium in nuclear reactors?
The atomic weight of uranium is 238,02891.
What process do nuclear reactors use?
Nuclear reactors use nuclear fission.
Does a critical mass require enriched uranium?
No, Plutonium works too. Also in nuclear reactors (but not bombs) almost all transuranic elements work. Example, Americium makes good reactor fuel.
What are the advantages and disadvantages for using plutonium in generate electricity?
Applications of plutonium: * nuclear fuel in nuclear power reactors; can contribute to use uranium-238 which is fertile.Disadvantages of plutonium:- plutonium is radioactive - plutonium is toxic - plutonium is flammable - in some conditions (of mass and geometric form) plutonium can reach the critical mass
Minimum mass of material requied for the nuclear chain reaction to occur in a nuclear bomb is called?
The critical mass
How many nuclear reactors does France have?
There are 59 nuclear reactors in France.
What nuclear reaction is currently used to produce nuclear energy in nuclear reactors?
We use nuclear fission in nuclear reactors to tap nuclear energy.
What type of nuclear reaction is used in modern day nuclear reactors?
Current nuclear reactors rely on nuclear fission as their nuclear reaction.
