As we know now the dangerous members of the atom’s family Uranium 235 are used fort he fuel rods in atomic power stations. In case too many dangerous atoms of this group are in the power station the control rod absorbs them.

This is the reason why a breakdown of the control rods has the most awful consequences possible. Why is that so? Radio activity can then easily find a way out in the open air…

In the reactor, therefore, hazardous radiation is generated, which the control rods must regulate.

Control rods and fuel rods must be controlled and looked after very accurately by the staff working at an atomic power station.

Fuel rods are dangerous, but those which were in use for quite a long time are even more dangerous and should never be touched by people. The reason is that there are damaging rays on those fuel rods. Anybody coming too close is in danger..
 

But let’s continue our journey…