Quick Answer: The Nuclear Reactor Model is a sectional, cut-away model on a fixed base stand that shows the parts of a nuclear reactor: fuel rods, control rods, moderator, coolant, reactor core and containment structure. The parts are multicoloured and labelled.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Shows fuel rods, control rods, moderator, coolant, core and containment
Sectional / cut-away design
Multicolour parts for identification
Labelled components
Fixed base stand
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Model type
Nuclear energy educational model
Concept
Nuclear fission and energy generation
Material
Plastic / fibre
Design
Sectional / cut-away
Mounting
Fixed base stand
Level
Secondary, higher secondary, undergraduate
About This Product
Teachers use the model to explain nuclear fission, the chain reaction and how a reactor keeps that reaction under control while generating energy. It fits physics lab teaching on atoms and nuclei and works as a display piece at science exhibitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What reactor components does the model show?
It shows fuel rods, control rods, the moderator, the coolant, the reactor core and the containment structure, each in a different colour.