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Reference, Questions and Help => Nuke Q&A => Definitions => Topic started by: Rennhack on Nov 23, 2005, 10:19

Title: Neutron leakage
Post by: Rennhack on Nov 23, 2005, 10:19

Neutrons that escape from the vicinity of the fissionable material in a reactor core. Neutrons that leak out of the fuel region are no longer available to cause fission and must be absorbed by shielding placed around the reactor pressure vessel for that purpose.