Scientists at Oak Ridge National Lab have designed a fuel rod cladding alloy made of iron, chromium, and aluminum to replace current zirconium alloys. Which of the following must be a property of this cladding?
W) Converts fast neutrons into thermal neutrons
X) Converts thermal neutrons into fast neutrons
Y) Has a high neutron cross-section
Z) Has a low neutron cross-section
✔️Answer:HAS A LOW NEUTRON CROSS-SECTION
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