Difference between revisions of "Canadian deuterium uranium reactor"
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| − | + | Canadian deuterium uranium reactor (CANDU) uses heavy water or deuterium oxide (D<sub>2</sub>O), rather than light water (H<sub>2</sub>O), as the coolant and moderator. | |
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| + | In a deuterium-moderated-reactor, fuel made from natural [[uranium]] (0.71 U-235) can sustain a [[chain reaction]]. | ||
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Revision as of 15:31, June 25, 2007
Canadian deuterium uranium reactor (CANDU) uses heavy water or deuterium oxide (D2O), rather than light water (H2O), as the coolant and moderator.
In a deuterium-moderated-reactor, fuel made from natural uranium (0.71 U-235) can sustain a chain reaction.