Question

What is used as control rods in a nuclear reactor?

Answer 1

Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium and plutonium. They are composed of chemical elements such as boron, silver, indium and cadmium that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.

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Answer 2

Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium and plutonium. They are composed of chemical elements such as boron,silver,indium and cadmium that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.



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