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Neutrons over light, advantages

In the light water reactor, the circulating water serves another purpose in addition to heat transfer. It acts to slow down, or moderate, the neutrons given off by fission. This is necessary if the chain reaction is to continue fast neutrons are not readily absorbed by U-235. Reactors in Canada use heavy water, D20, which has an important advantage over H20. Its moderating properties are such that naturally occurring uranium can be used as a fuel enrichment in U-235 is not necessary. [Pg.525]

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