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Introduction of which rod in a nuclear reactor controls chain reaction ?
Introduction of which rod in a nuclear reactor controls chain reaction ?
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The correct option is B Cadmium rods
Cadmium rods are used as control rods in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium and plutonium. These are capable of absorbing many neutrons without fissioning themselves. Composition of control rods is designed for the neutron spectrum of the reactor. Rods are composed of boron,silver,indium and cadmium which can absorb excess neutrons.
Cadmium rods are used as control rods in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium and plutonium. These are capable of absorbing many neutrons without fissioning themselves. Composition of control rods is designed for the neutron spectrum of the reactor. Rods are composed of boron,silver,indium and cadmium which can absorb excess neutrons.
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