Question

What is the process of slowing down a fast neutron ?

Answer 1

The process is called moderating.

The devices used is Neutron Moderator.

-WonderGirl

Answer 2

Hi friend,


The process of slowing down the fast neutrons is known as moderating and it acts as a moderators.

This process is used in nuclear reactor because at initial the fast moving electrons breaks the nucleus then after to reduce into slow neutrons we use moderators.

In India ,commonly Boroncarbide is used as a moderators.

Hope this helped you a little!!!