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Parent topics

• Nuclear fission [r]: A reaction by which a nucleus of a suitable isotope of an element with a high atomic number splits into two nuclei of lower atomic numbers and one or more neutrons and a relatively large release of energy per atom. ^[e]
  • Nuclear reactor [r]: A unit or vessel, including associated equipment and material, in which nuclear reactions take place, generally controlled nuclear fission chain reactions. ^[e]

Subtopics

• Water [r]: A chemical compound with one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms (H₂0). It is often in a liquid form and makes up the bulk of the oceans, lakes, rivers and living organisms. ^[e]
• Heavy water [r]: Water containing the isotope Deuterium rather than normal hydrogen ^[e]
• Graphite [r]: A naturally occurring allotrope of the element carbon. ^[e]
• Beryllium [r]: A chemical element, having the chemical symbol Be, and atomic number (the number of protons) 4. ^[e]

Other related topics

• Reactor coolant [r]: Add brief definition or description