Rod of which metal is used in nuclear reactors to slow down the speed of the neutrons?
Rod of which metal is used in
nuclear reactors to slow down the speed of the
neutrons?
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Control rods are rods, plates, or tubes containing a neutron absorbing materialsuch as boron, hafnium, cadmium, etc., used to control the power of a nuclear reactor. Control rods are used in a reactor to maintain the multiplication factor of the neutrons so as to ensure a safe operation of the reactor.