Chemistry, asked by Parousia, 1 year ago

Why is graphite used in nuclear reactors?

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Answered by Sunandit

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it is used as a lubricant as well as moderator to slow down the fast travelling neutrons.

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Answered by itraa2000

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A graphite reactor is a nuclear reactorthat uses carbon as a neutron moderator, which allows un-enriched uranium to be used as nuclear fuel.

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