Breeder reactors employ liquid metal coolant because it
A. Acts as good moderator
B. Produces maximum steam
C. Transfers heat from core at a fast rate
D. Breeds neutrons
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Breeder reactors employ liquid metal coolant because it transfers heat from core at a fast rateIt has a large specific heat so that it is an efficient heat-transfer fluid. In practice, those reactors which have used liquid metal coolants have been fast-neutron reactors.
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