Meaning Burnable absorber
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Burnable absorber


A neutron absorber included in the fuel which progressively disappears and compensates for the loss of reactivity as the fuel is consumed. Gadolinium is commonly used, and erbium may also be used.
Source: world-nuclear.org




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