Question

Describe the importance of heavy water in nuclear reactors.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Heavy water is used in certain types of nuclear reactors, where it acts as a neutron moderator to slow down neutrons so that they are more likely to react with the fissile uranium-235 than with uranium-238, which captures neutrons without fissioning.

Solubility in water: Miscible

Chemical formula: D; 2O

Dipole moment: 1.87 D

Answer 2

Explanation:

Heavy water is used in certain types of nuclear reactors, where it acts as a neutron moderator to slow down neutrons so that they are more likely to react with the fissile uranium-235 than with uranium-238, which captures neutrons without fissioning.