An ideal coolant for a nuclear reactor should
A. Be a good absorber of neutrons
B. Be capable of attaining high temperature, only when it is pressurised
C. Have high density, but low heat transfer co-efficient
D. Be free from radiation damage and non-corrosive
Answer: Option D
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