Nuclear reactor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008116",
  "term": "Nuclear reactor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A device that initiates and controls a sustained nuclear chain reaction, typically for generating electricity or producing radioisotopes. It contains nuclear fuel, a moderator to slow down neutrons, control rods to regulate the reaction, and a coolant to remove heat. The thermal power output of a typical commercial nuclear reactor can range from hundreds to thousands of megawatts.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "chain reaction",
    "nuclear fission"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1550 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/nuclear-reactor/"
}