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What is the most common coolant used in nuclear reactors?
The most common coolant used in nuclear reactors is water. There are light water reactors (using "regular" water), and the heavy water kind of reactor.
Is nuclear fission only used to create atomic bombs?
No, nuclear fission operates all nuclear reactors. If they are power plant reactors it is used to generate electricity.
Why does Japan have many nuclear reactors?
The reason for having many reactors is because you can produce more electrical energy from them. Also Japan use BWR type reactors(Boiling Water Reactor) which are not as efficent as a more commonly used PWR reactor(Pressurized Water Reactor).
What is a light water reactor?
The nuclear fission reactors used in the United States for electric power production are classified as "light water reactors" in contrast to the "Heavy Water Reactors" used in Canada. Light water (ordinary water) is used as the moderator in U.S. reactors as well as the cooling agent and the means by which heat is removed to produce steam for turning the turbines of the electric generators.
Neutrons are best absorbed in an atomic pile by rods of?
A boron/steel alloy is normally used, boron is the element that absorbs neutrons strongly. Cadmium is sometimes used but I think only in small research type reactors.
How are nuclear reactors used in nuclear reactors?
Well, as nuclear reactors are nuclear reactors, nuclear reactors are not used inside nuclear reactors.
What material is used as heat conductor in nuclear power plant?
It depends. Pressurised water is used in pressurized water reactors (PWR), but molten salt (maybe fluoride?) reactors are said to be better.
What process depended on fission?
The energy production in nuclear reactors. The atomic bombs used in World War ll. Apex.
What are the advantages of enriched uranium?
It could be used with light water reactors.
How heavy water is used to make plutonium from uranium?
Heavy water is used in nuclear reactors as moderator for neutrons.
Is uranium used to procure atomic energy?
Yes, uranium is a nuclear fuel for nuclear power reactors. Also uranium can be used in nuclear weapons.
What type of nuclear reaction is used in modern day nuclear reactors?
Current nuclear reactors rely on nuclear fission as their nuclear reaction.
