Question

Mention the work of a moderator in nuclear reactor.​

Answer 1

Answer:

☞︎︎︎ Neutron moderators are a type of material in a nuclear reactor that work to slow down the fast neutrons (produced by splitting atoms in fissile compounds like uranium-235), to make them more effective in the fission chain reaction.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

A variety of substances, including light water, heavy water, air, carbon dioxide, helium, liquid sodium, liquid sodium-potassium alloy, and hydrocarbons (oils), have been used as coolants. Such substances are, in reactor and are known as moderators. Since water and heavy water also can function as coolants, they perform a dual purpose in thermal reactors.