What is the primary role of control rods in a nuclear reactor?

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Published
23 Jan 2019
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28 May 2026

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Control rods in nuclear reactors are mainly used to regulate the temperature by controlling the rate of the nuclear chain reaction. They achieve this by absorbing neutrons, but their primary purpose is to maintain safe operating temperatures within the reactor.

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