Thermal reactor

Thermal reactor

A thermal reactor has moderating materials to reduce the speed of neutrons to low velocity thermal neutrons, so that uranium-235 will be more likely to fission when it is struck by the neutrons and fewer neutrons will be captured by uranium-238. Thermal reactors are the most common type of nuclear reactor.

For further information on thermal reactor types, see Types of nuclear reactor.

ee also

*Fast neutron reactorFast neutron reactors are more efficient reactors for energy production and pose lesser radioactive consequence. Fast neutron reactors do not utilize any moderator and use liquid metals such as sodium as coolant.


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