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Nuclear fission reactor questions? Chemistry AS Help?

A typical nuclear fission reactor contains a mix of uranium and plutonium isotopes, such as uranium-235 and plutonium-239. Fill in the following: Uranium-235: Number of protons – Number of neutrons – Number of electrons – 92 Uranium-233 Number of protons – Number of neutrons – 141 Number of electrons – Plutonium-239 Number of protons – […]

China Has Indirect Stake in U.S. Reactor Fuel Maker

China Has Indirect Stake in U.S. Reactor Fuel Maker The Chinese government’s sovereign wealth fund is a minority owner in the Noble Group, which bought a stake in America’s only provider of enriched fuel uranium. Read more on New York Times

19th Century Fission Reactor In Action

This is my rendition of a 17th century model fission reactor “steampunky thing” How it “works” the depicted neutron gun fires at the lens with focuses it onto the container of the americitrilithium solution causing it to decay producing heat witch is collected to produce steam I’m working on a way to pressurized the large […]

Reactor shutdown prompts inspection at Surry nuclear plant

Reactor shutdown prompts inspection at Surry nuclear plant SURRY — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has dispatched a Special Inspection Team to the Surry nuclear power plant. The team is reviewing a June 8 trip that prompted a shutdown of the reactor. Read more on The Virginia Gazette

What role do the cadmium control rods play in a fission reactor?

What role do the cadmium control rods play in a fission reactor? a.The cadmium combines with spent uranium fuel to produce a non-radioactive product. b.The rods focus the neutrons toward the center of the reactor. c.The cadmium acts as a catalyst, enabling fission to occur at lower temperatures. d.The rods control the rate of fission […]