NRX reactor accident

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf nuclear test
gptkbp:cause operator error
mechanical failure
gptkbp:cleanupInvolved decontamination
removal of damaged fuel
gptkbp:country gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:date December 12, 1952
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label NRX reactor accident
gptkbp:impact no deaths
no serious injuries
gptkbp:location gptkb:Chalk_River_Laboratories
gptkbp:notableParticipant gptkb:Jimmy_Carter
gptkbp:occurredIn gptkb:NRX_reactor
gptkbp:reactorType gptkb:nuclear_reactor
heavy water moderated
natural uranium fueled
gptkbp:resultedIn core meltdown
release of radioactive material
gptkbp:significance one of the first major nuclear reactor accidents
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Canadian_nuclear_program
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5