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What role does cadmium metal (Cd) play in a nuclear reactor?
◦ slows down the fission neutrons (moderator)
◦ transfers heat from the reactor to the heat exchanger  (primary coolant)
◦ controls chain reaction (control rods)
◦ transfers heat from the condenser to the environment (cooling tower)
◦ undergoes fission (fuel rods)


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campbellfam07

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Reply 2 on: Nov 5, 2023
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