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2science t1_ivrp6fv wrote
Reply to comment by mfb- in Why do neutrons tend to interact more readily with light nuclei rather than heavy ones (i.e., why is water a better neutron shield than lead)? by Calgaris_Rex
How is that water has higher density of hydrogen if it contains also oxygen in it?
2science t1_ivrmfug wrote
Reply to comment by RobusEtCeleritas in Why do neutrons tend to interact more readily with light nuclei rather than heavy ones (i.e., why is water a better neutron shield than lead)? by Calgaris_Rex
Would that mean that the liquid hydrogen is even better?
2science t1_ivsvpp7 wrote
Reply to comment by ScootysDad in Why do neutrons tend to interact more readily with light nuclei rather than heavy ones (i.e., why is water a better neutron shield than lead)? by Calgaris_Rex
I wonder whether water is considered denser than liquid hydrogen because it's heavier.