neutron absorption
Nucleus takes particle
Neutron absorption is the process by which an atomic nucleus captures a free neutron, often transforming into a heavier isotope or triggering nuclear reactions.
The phenomenon is central to nuclear reactors, where control rods made of neutron-absorbing materials like boron or cadmium regulate the chain reaction: The reactor uses cadmium for neutron absorption.
- cross-sectionView through interior
- isotopesAtomic number twins
- control rodsNeutron-absorbing reactor components
- control roomFacility housing operational oversight
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
cadmium · gadolinium · hafnium · criticality · nuclear reactor · atomic pile · activation · resonance · nuclear reaction · chain reaction · samarium · fuel rods · spent fuel · graphite · reactor core · barn · poison · coolant
- Nuclearnuclear reactor, atomic bomb, nuclear energy, atomic bombs, uranium
- nuclear physicsnuclear energy, fission, nuclear fission, proton, reactor
- neutron physics
- nuclear reactorsreactor core, control rods, fuel rods, reactor cores, nuclear fuel
- radiation shieldinglead shielding, lead glass, concrete walls, polyethylene