Nuclear Power Engineering
Molten sodium is used as a coolant in a fast breeder reactor, because of its

Excellent moderating properties
Faster heat removal capability from the core
Neutron breeding capability
Capability to increase the reaction rate in the core

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

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

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