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Abhishek Jhunjhunwala

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2 years ago

What is hydride gap? Why is heavy water used in nuclear reactors?

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Muskan Anand

2 years ago

The metals of Group 7,8 & 9 do not form Hydrides.This region of periodic table from group 7 to 9 is referred to as hydride gap. Heavy water is used in the nuclear reactors to slow down the speed of neutrons (as moderator).

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