The graphite rods in the nuclear reactor
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Graphite rods are used as a moderator. Moderator is a material used in a nuclear reactor to slow down the neutrons produced from fission. By slowing the neutrons down the probability of neutron interacting with Uranium-235 nuclei is greatly increased thereby maintaining the chain reaction.