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Question

Which one of the following is used as the coolant in the "Fast Breeder Test Reactor" at Kalpakkam?

  1. Carbon dioxide
  2. Heavy water
  3. Sea water
  4. Molten sodium

Answer:

Option D: Molten sodium

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Molten sodium”.

Molten sodium is used as the coolant in the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) at Kalpakkam.