Mechanical Engineering - IC Engines and Nuclear Power Plants - Discussion
Discussion Forum : IC Engines and Nuclear Power Plants - Section 2 (Q.No. 3)
3.
Light weight substances can not be effective moderators.
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Dayesh said:
5 years ago
Moderators are made from materials with light nuclei which do not absorb the neutrons but rather slow them down by a series of collisions.
Carbon in the form of graphite is a material used for moderators as is heavy water which is Deuterium an isotope of Hydrogen with an atomic mass of 2 bonded to Oxygen.
Carbon in the form of graphite is a material used for moderators as is heavy water which is Deuterium an isotope of Hydrogen with an atomic mass of 2 bonded to Oxygen.
Rajsinh Gholetar said:
8 years ago
Can anyone give explanation?
Priya said:
7 years ago
Please, anyone explain this.
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