What materials are used for control rods in a reactor core?

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What materials are used for control rods in a reactor core?

this is about the nuclear reactors and power plants.
thankyou

2007-02-26 01:00:37 · 2 answers · asked by :D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Here's an article you may find interesting --

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_rod

2007-02-26 01:18:52 · answer #1 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

D. Boron has a intense pass area for absorption of thermal neutrons. quickly neutrons are created from fission, yet they do no longer reason fission until eventually they develop into thermalized. quickly neutrons will zoom proper by boron.

2016-12-04 23:27:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋