Q. In atomic reactors,graphite is used as

A
Lubricant
B
Fuel
C
Linear of the reactor
D
Moderator
Solution:
  • A graphite reactor is a nuclear reactor that uses carbon as a neutron moderator, which allows un-enriched uranium to be used as nuclear fuel. Fuels in Nuclear reactors-Uranium 233,Uranium 235,Plutonium 239.

  • Lubricant is a substance which is used to control (more often to reduce) friction and wear of the surfaces in a contact of the bodies in relative motion .

  • Depending on its nature, lubricants are also used to eliminate heat and wear debris, supply additives into the contact, transmit power, protect, seal.

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