Nuclear Power Engineering
A control rod

Is generally made of boron, hafnium or cadmium
Should have large absorption cross-section
Both B and C
Should have small absorption cross-section

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Nuclear Power Engineering
The main purpose of control rod in a nuclear reactor is to control the

Velocity of the secondary neutrons
Emission of hazardous radiation
Chain reaction and hence the power output by regulating the number of secondary neutrons causing fission
Conversion of fissile material into fertile material

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