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Slows down neutrons in a nuclear reactor?
moderator
What is the function of graphite in a nuclear reactor?
It's purpose is to slow down fast neutrons that maybe present in the reactor.
Who have the highest energy gamma rays or neutrons produced from nuclear reactor?
Not sure
What is the purpose of control rods in a nuclear reactor?
A nuclear reactor requires the neutrons released from one reaction to trigger the fission of other nuclei. Control rods are required to absorb some of these neutrons so as to prevent a runaway chain reaction.
How is a chain reaction in a nuclear reactor controlled?
Nuclear reactors contain rods made of materials which will absorb neutrons. This reduced the cascade of neutrons which are responsible for the chain reaction.
Slows down neutrons in a nuclear reactor?
moderator
What absorbs neutrons in a nuclear reactor and begins with C?
We see the use of control rods in a reactor to absorb neutrons. These rods are often made of boron.
What is the function of graphite in a nuclear reactor?
It's purpose is to slow down fast neutrons that maybe present in the reactor.
What is the purpose of boron in nuclear reactors?
Boron is used inside a nuclear reactor inside a control rod which is used to 'soak' up the neutrons inside the nuclear reactor, a control rod can be used to control the rate of fission inside a nuclear reactor.
Who have the highest energy gamma rays or neutrons produced from nuclear reactor?
Not sure
What is the purpose of control rods in a nuclear reactor?
A nuclear reactor requires the neutrons released from one reaction to trigger the fission of other nuclei. Control rods are required to absorb some of these neutrons so as to prevent a runaway chain reaction.
How is a chain reaction in a nuclear reactor controlled?
Nuclear reactors contain rods made of materials which will absorb neutrons. This reduced the cascade of neutrons which are responsible for the chain reaction.
What control the chain reaction in a nuclear reactor?
The reason a nuclear chain reaction occurs is that one of the by products of a single reaction: the neutrons can start reactions of their own. So how do you stop a chain reaction? Stop these neutrons from causing any more reactions. This is done in nuclear reactors by placing control rods into the reactor core. These control rods are made of elements that can absorb the high energy neutrons without reacting themselves. Therefore, by moving these rods in and out of the reactor, the rate of reaction in a nuclear reactor can be easily controlled.
In nuclear reactor how will you say control rods absorbs only one neutron?
Sorry, in any real nuclear reactor every control rod probably absorbs many moles of neutrons per second while the reactor is operating.
Functions of nuclear reactors?
One of the primary functions of a nuclear reactor is to maintain a chain reaction. Also, nuclear reactors are meant to provide a steady flow of neutrons.
Do moderator in nuclear reactor slows down the neutrons emitted during fission?
Yes, it is the main moderator function in what is called "thermal nuclear reactors"
What is the Japanese Nuclear Reactor?
A Nuclear Reactor.
