Absorb neutrons and controls the rate of the nuclear reaction. Made from boron., Prevents radiation from escaping. Usually made from lead., Slows neutrons down so they produce further fission. , Where fission takes places. Contain pellets of uranium-238 enriched with uranium-235., Coolant takes heat from the core to the heat exchanger. , Heat produced from fission is converted to steam., Used to turn turbine to produce electricity..

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