Hydrogenic materials are used as moderators in nuclear reactors.Why
Asked by Anshul Kansal
| 25th Sep, 2011,
09:22: AM
Expert Answer:
Hydrogenic substances like heavy water (deuterium) is about 11% denser than normal water; hence it is used as moderator in nuclear reactors.
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| 30th Sep, 2011,
12:12: PM
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