Research reactors

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:nuclear_reactor
gptkbp:commonDesign MTR (Material Testing Reactor) design
Pool-type reactor
TRIGA design
Tank-type reactor
gptkbp:coolingSystem Graphite
Light water
Heavy water
Liquid metal
gptkbp:decommissionedNumber Over 500 worldwide
gptkbp:doNot Generate electricity for power grids
gptkbp:establishedIn 1940s
gptkbp:features Low power output
Passive safety systems
gptkbp:foundIn Universities
Hospitals
Research institutes
gptkbp:fuelType gptkb:Low-enriched_uranium
Highly enriched uranium
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Research reactors
gptkbp:largest_populations_in gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:High_Flux_Isotope_Reactor
gptkb:MIT_Research_Reactor
TRIGA reactor
JRR-3 (Japan)
OPAL (Australia)
gptkbp:numberOfRooms Over 220 in operation (as of 2023)
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:International_Atomic_Energy_Agency
National nuclear regulatory authorities
gptkbp:subject Non-proliferation agreements
Safeguards inspections
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:Neutron_activation_analysis
gptkb:Neutron_radiography
gptkb:Boron_Neutron_Capture_Therapy
Scientific research
Education and training
Fundamental physics experiments
Materials testing
Radioisotope production
Calibration of nuclear instruments
Education of students
Irradiation of silicon for electronics
Producing industrial isotopes
Producing medical isotopes
Support for non-power nuclear applications
Support for nuclear power programs
Testing nuclear fuels and materials
Training nuclear engineers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Graphite-moderated_Reactor
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6