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Cadmium rods are used in a nuclear reactor for
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absorbing neutrons
Cadmium rods are used in the form of control rods. In a nuclear reactor, it can absorb the neutrons and are used to control the nuclear chain reaction. Even Boron rods are used for this purpose.
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