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An atomic pile, or more correctly a nuclear pile, uses Uranium235 as the fuel. This isotope of uranium has the property that the nucleus can be split (fissioned) when a slow neutron enters it, and in the fission process more neutrons are emitted together with heat energy, and the formation of fission products which are other elements. Therefore a self perpetuating chain reaction can be started. The neutrons emitted by the fissions are fast and have to be slowed down by the moderator which can be graphite, heavy water, or light water. The rate of fissions is adjusted with control rods which absorb neutrons, or by other neutron absorbing means, so that a steady power level is achieved.
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