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Controlled Nuclear Reaction

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Name a material which is used in making control rods in a nuclear reactor.

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Control rods are used in nuclear reactor so as to absorb the extra neutrons released in the fission reaction and thus control the fission reaction. The control rods are made of either Boron or Cadmium.

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