26. Chernobyl — How It Happened
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MIT’s Chernobyl lecture describes xenon absorption and buildup during operation. Interpreting the reactor’s state requires knowing how prior operation has changed the material present.
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Xenon-135 is one of the best neutron absorbers there is.you'll reach the xenon equilibrium level where it will build to a certain level that will counteract the reactivity