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What are controls rods used for?

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Anonymous

7y ago
Updated: 1/27/2021

They are neutron absorbers, and by raising/lowering they can absorb variable amounts of neutrons. This allows the reactor to be maintained just critical at a steady power, or power to be raised/lowered, or shutdown completely and safely held down.

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14y ago

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