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by godelski
2740 days ago
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They do it for both reasons. The hydrogens in the water molecules are good at absorbing neutrons. The control rods are also typically made of carbon, and will release x-rays, which the water is also fairly good at blocking. Not as good as gold, but who's got that kind of money. |
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