Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 21 - Nuclear Chemistry - Exercises - Page 949: 21.60c

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Use of moderator is dependent on the design of reactor. Graphite was used in 1st and 2nd Generation reactors Water is used as moderator in Pressurized Water Reactors and boiling water reactors Heavy water is used in CANDU reactors

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