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Control rods need to contain material that is a strong absorber of neutrons, so that rapid shutdown can be achieved when necessary. Two such materials are Cadmium and Boron. Both have been used in different types of reactor. The elements may be used as alloys or as chemical compounds, and will be encased in stainless steel to avoid corrosion in the reactor.

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Is a control rod in nuclear reactor a hollow tube?

Varies. A hollow control rod can act as a "neutron trap." The moderator in the hollow center helps slow the fast neutrons into the thermal region for increased absorption by the surrounding absorbing material such as Boron.


Why does telescopic curtain rod not work?

A telescopic curtain rod may not work properly if it is not installed correctly or if it is not the right size for the window. Make sure the rod is securely fastened and adjusted to the correct length. If the rod still does not work, it may be defective and need to be replaced.


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 When the control rod is withdrawn (pulled out) of the reactor, the fission reaction rate increases.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 the abbreviation SCRAM standing for in nuclear reactors?

This Abbreviation SCRAM stands for Safety Control Rod Axe Man. The very early nuclear reactors were equipped with a safety control rod that is kept high above and away from the reactor core. This safety control rod was attached to a rope passing over a wheel and going down where the end of the rope is fixed at a lower point. Then a man with axe is always keeping alert and watching the reactor safe operation. In case of emergency, he cuts the rope with the axe and the safety control rod drops by gravity inside the reactor core and stops the nuclear chain fission reaction and consequently stops reactor operation.


What kind of rod can be charged by rubbing it with a duster?

A glass rod can be charged by rubbing it with a duster. When the duster rubs against the glass rod, electrons are transferred between the two materials, resulting in the glass rod becoming negatively charged.

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