1. In another analytical method, neutron activation, an atomic reactor is used to bombard the mineral with fast-moving neutrons. 2. But the submarine has two atomic reactors and could cause an environmental disaster in the Barents Sea. 3. The document said the metal was mostly zirconium, which is often used in atomic reactors because it resists corrosion. 4. Uranium nuclear fuel for commercial atomic reactors is manufactured at seven plants in the United States. 5. Atomic reactors are crucial to energy-starved India since it is cheaper than thermal power. 6. For years, Austria fought to stop construction of atomic reactors elsewhere on the continent, arguing that any nuclear accident posed a threat to all of Europe. 7. Franco Rasetti, the last living holder of an atomic reactor patent, died this month in a Belgian retirement home, Johns Hopkins University announced Friday. 8. Washington has called on Russia to cancel its contract to sell two atomic reactors to Iran. 9. Until recently discarded atomic reactors of submarines and other ships have been simply dumped in the ocean. 10. India will export heavy water to South Korea following excess production for domestic use at its eight atomic reactors, a top official said here Saturday. |
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