Nuclear physics (not exam related)
In the Chernobyl reactor, if the control rods were used to absorb/slow down the neutrons, then why can't we just use the stuff the rods were made out of to reduce the radiations of the dangerous areas? Like throw a chunk of that stuff in a radioactive area to reduce the rads.. will that work?
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@Gyro Gearloose
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+solved @user1 @user2... to close the thread when your doubt is solved. Mention the users who helped you solve the doubt. This will be added to their stats.Control rods absorbs neutrons which are crucial in a nuclear reaction to keep it going but they don’t absorb radiations like gamma well
So basically they can absorb neutrons but not like they actively do that they are inserted between the radioactive material to act as a barrier
Like between polonium and uranium
1. the medium was water, you are talking about air much more difficult to control the flow of air.
2. what @727 said.
Oh yeah the gamma rays too
I see
+solved @iTeachChem @727
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