Control Rod

Control rods are important components in nuclear reactors. They are part of the hardware system within the weapon system category of supplies. Control rods are used to control the rate of fission reactions in a nuclear reactor by absorbing neutrons. By adjusting the position of the control rods, operators can regulate the power output of the reactor and maintain its stability. Control rods are typically made of materials such as boron or cadmium, which have a high neutron absorption capacity. They are designed to be inserted or withdrawn from the reactor core to control the nuclear chain reaction.