Chemistry, asked by sachin6565, 1 year ago

Why is graphite used as a moderator in nuclear reactors?

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Answered by Palkinkapoor
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Graphite is used as a neutron moderator in nuclear reactors. That is, the carbon nuclides in the graphite absorb the relatively high kineticenergy that most neutrons have when they are emitted from nuclear fission. ... low neutron absorption coefficient. small atomic mass so can be used moderator as water is.
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