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To control the rate of energy (heat) production by the fissionable materials.
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What are the rods called that absorb neutrons and control the temperature in the core of a nuclear power plant?
They are simply called the Control Rods!
What is the function of the control rods in a nuclear reactor?
They are used in nuclear reactor to control the rate of fission of uranium and plutonium. Because these elements have different capture cross sections for neutrons of varying energies, the compositions of the control rods must be designed for the neutron spectrum of the reactor it is supposed to control.
Are control rods of nuclear reactors used to stop a leak?
Not really. Control rods are used to start up and shut down a nuclear reactor.
What is it called when fuel rods in a nuclear power plant generate so much heat they start to melt?
Meltdown, also it's not just the fuel rods that melt, structural supports, control rods, etc. can melt when this happens.
What is used in control rods in nuclear power plants?
Plutonium
What is the function of the control rods in a power plant?
The control rod would have a tendency to absorb neutron which is the key for nuclear fission. So by inserting control rods such as Cadmium or Boron rods the reaction rate can be reduced. If we take off the rods the rate of reaction would increase.
What are the rods called that absorb neutrons and control the temperature in the core of a nuclear power plant?
They are simply called the Control Rods!
What are the main components of a nuclear power plant?
shielding, fuel, control rods, moderator, and coolant
What rods housed within a nuclear reactor?
fuel rods and control rods
What is the function of the control rods in a nuclear reactors?
They are used in nuclear reactor to control the rate of fission of uranium and plutonium. Because these elements have different capture cross sections for neutrons of varying energies, the compositions of the control rods must be designed for the neutron spectrum of the reactor it is supposed to control.
What is the function of the control rods in a nuclear reactor?
They are used in nuclear reactor to control the rate of fission of uranium and plutonium. Because these elements have different capture cross sections for neutrons of varying energies, the compositions of the control rods must be designed for the neutron spectrum of the reactor it is supposed to control.
Can plutonium be used as control rods?
Plutonium is used for nuclear fuels not for control rods.
Parts of a nuclear power plant?
Reactor,Control Rods,Steam Generator,Turbines and Generator,Cooling Tower.
Do nuclear isotopes stop decaying when control rods are down?
No, it is not correct; only a nuclear chain reaction can be stopped with control rods.
Does fuel rods slow down nuclear reactions?
No, but control rods do.
The chain reaction in a nuclear reactor is controlled by inserting what?
control rods.
What are the control rods in a nuclear reactor made of?
The control rods inside a nuclear reactor are made out of Boron.
