University of Missouri Research Reactor
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The University of Missouri Research Reactor is a high-power nuclear research reactor known for its leading role in producing medical isotopes and supporting advanced scientific research.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| University of Missouri Research Reactor canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2135756 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: University of Missouri Research Reactor Context triple: [University of Missouri, hasNotableFacility, University of Missouri Research Reactor]
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A.
High Flux Isotope Reactor
The High Flux Isotope Reactor is a powerful research nuclear reactor in the United States used for neutron scattering experiments, isotope production, and materials research.
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B.
TRIGA research reactor
The TRIGA research reactor is a small, inherently safe nuclear reactor design widely used in universities and research institutions for education, training, and scientific experiments.
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C.
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory is a major U.S. nuclear research and development facility in Idaho known for pioneering reactor technologies and nuclear energy innovations.
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D.
Experimental Breeder Reactor II
Experimental Breeder Reactor II was a sodium-cooled fast breeder nuclear reactor and research facility in Idaho that played a key role in demonstrating advanced reactor safety and fuel cycle technologies.
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E.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a major U.S. Department of Energy research facility in Tennessee known for its pioneering work in nuclear science, energy technologies, and advanced materials.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: University of Missouri Research Reactor Target entity description: The University of Missouri Research Reactor is a high-power nuclear research reactor known for its leading role in producing medical isotopes and supporting advanced scientific research.
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A.
High Flux Isotope Reactor
The High Flux Isotope Reactor is a powerful research nuclear reactor in the United States used for neutron scattering experiments, isotope production, and materials research.
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B.
TRIGA research reactor
The TRIGA research reactor is a small, inherently safe nuclear reactor design widely used in universities and research institutions for education, training, and scientific experiments.
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C.
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory is a major U.S. nuclear research and development facility in Idaho known for pioneering reactor technologies and nuclear energy innovations.
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D.
Experimental Breeder Reactor II
Experimental Breeder Reactor II was a sodium-cooled fast breeder nuclear reactor and research facility in Idaho that played a key role in demonstrating advanced reactor safety and fuel cycle technologies.
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E.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a major U.S. Department of Energy research facility in Tennessee known for its pioneering work in nuclear science, energy technologies, and advanced materials.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
nuclear reactor
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research reactor ⓘ university research facility ⓘ |
| abbreviation | MURR ⓘ |
| affiliation |
University of Missouri
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surface form:
University of Missouri College of Engineering
University of Missouri School of Medicine ⓘ |
| commissioned | 1966 ⓘ |
| connectedToGrid | 1966 ⓘ |
| coolant | light water ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| designedPowerLevel | 10 megawatts thermal ⓘ |
| fieldOfResearch |
health physics
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materials science ⓘ nuclear science ⓘ radiation biology ⓘ radiochemistry ⓘ |
| fuelType | low-enriched uranium ⓘ |
| hasFacility |
hot cells
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neutron beam ports ⓘ radiation measurement laboratories ⓘ radiopharmaceutical production laboratories ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Columbia, Missouri ⓘ |
| locatedOnCampusOf | University of Missouri ⓘ |
| moderator | light water ⓘ |
| neutronSourceType | thermal neutron source ⓘ |
| notableActivity |
production of medical radioisotopes for cancer treatment
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production of medical radioisotopes for diagnostic imaging ⓘ support of materials science research ⓘ support of neutron scattering experiments ⓘ support of nuclear engineering education ⓘ |
| operator | University of Missouri ⓘ |
| owner | University of Missouri ⓘ |
| powerLevelCategory | high-power research reactor ⓘ |
| primaryUse |
education and training
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materials testing ⓘ medical isotope production ⓘ neutron activation analysis ⓘ research ⓘ |
| produces |
medical isotopes
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neutron-activated materials ⓘ research isotopes ⓘ |
| reactorType | pool-type research reactor ⓘ |
| recognizedFor |
leading role in U.S. medical isotope production
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long-term continuous operation at high power for research and isotope production ⓘ |
| regulatoryBody | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ⓘ |
| safetySystem |
containment and shielding structures
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multiple redundant shutdown systems ⓘ |
| status | operational ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: University of Missouri Research Reactor Description of subject: The University of Missouri Research Reactor is a high-power nuclear research reactor known for its leading role in producing medical isotopes and supporting advanced scientific research.
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