Q. With reference to the ‘Heavy water (D2O)’,
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is used as both coolant and moderator in the Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs).
2. India is the largest importer of Heavy Water in the world.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
- Heavy water is nothing but D2O. Its uses are as a coolant as well as moderator in Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs).
- India is the largest producer of best quality Heavy Water in the world and is not only meeting in-house Heavy water requirements for the Indian Nuclear Power Program but is also exporting to various countries.
Source: ForumIAS
