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Usually boron is used as the active neutron absorber, though cadmium and hafnium are also good absorbers and have been used. Boron is alloyed with steel to make a practical material.
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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.
Does the cadmium in the control rod slow down a nuclear reaction by absorbing neutrons?
true
What is a metal rod mounted on the roof?
A metal rod is a long bar that is made out of steel or other metal materials. It can be used for construction.
What are the control rods in a nuclear reactor made of?
The control rods inside a nuclear reactor are made out of Boron.
What is Ebonite?
Hard rubber. It's named after the bowling ball company that invented it.
How does the control rod affect the rate of reaction in the nuclear reactor?
A control rod is made of a neutron absorbing material. Boron is common. When the control rod is withdrawn (pulled out) of the reactor, the fission reaction rate increases. When that control rod is inserted, the reaction rate decreases. There are other factors that control the reaction rate, but the rods can be considered as the way to start up or shut down the reactor by pulling or inserting them.
What is copper rod?
it is a rod made of copper
What is an iron rod?
A rod that is made out of iron.
Does a triangle have a tube or a rod?
It is made from a rod not a tube.
How many boron made control rod used during nuclear reaction?
Boron rods are introduced into the reaction to slow it down when required.
Can you control Rod humble on sims 2?
You Can't Control. Because, I've cheat to control he, But I can't..
Is it safe to drive on a broken tie rod end?
No, if a tie rod is broken you would have no steering control.
Does the triangle have a tube or a rod?
A triangle is made from a rod, not a tube.
Is a rod and a link the same thing?
I would say the term Control Rod and Control Link are the same. Fixed controls can be designed with different types of rods or tubes and different types of joints where they connect. The term "link" usually describe the entire control mechanism. This could include bell cranks that transmit rotational motion. A rod end is usually a solid steel fitting that has a mono-ball bearing and this rod end is fitted into a hollow tube. Some hollow links are just flattened and hole drilled in it to made a swivel joint. But they still could either be called a rod or link.
What is a control rod on a car?
It is part of the stering linkage and it is one of the main parts that control the whole stering control.
What is a control rod on a car for?
It is part of the stering linkage and it is one of the main parts that control the whole stering control.
Is an iron rod a mixture?
If the rod is made from pure iron it is not a mixture.
