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Coolant
A substance circulated through a nuclear reactor to remove or transfer heat. The most commonly used coolant in the United States is water. Other coolants include heavy water, air, carbon dioxide, helium, liquid sodium, and a sodium-potassium alloy.
A service to the public by The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
See also: Chemical recombination , Megawatt , Linear heat generation rate , Byproduct , Stable isotope |
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International Codes INDEX:List of Terms: Terms beginning with "A", Page 1 |
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