Isfahan Nuclear Technology/Research Center
Iranian atomic scientific center From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Nuclear Technology/Research Center in Esfahan (مرکز بینالمللی علوم و فنون هستهای)[2] is Iran's largest atomic scientific center, located south east of Isfahan city, central Isfahan County,[3][4] and with 10MW[5] capacity.[6][7][8] Its front is Pishgam Energy Industries Corporation.
| Nuclear fission reactor | |
|---|---|
| Reactor concept | {{{concept}}} |
| Main parameters of the reactor core | |
| Fuel (fissile material) | uranium tetrafluoride UF4 [1] |
| Fuel state | gas |
| Neutron energy spectrum | Information missing |
| Primary control method | {{{control}}} |
| Primary moderator | light water |
| Neutron reflector | light water |
| Primary coolant | light water |
| Reactor usage | |
| Primary use | military, technology |
It is partly surveilled by UNO International Atomic Energy Agency under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action program.[9][10]
Isfahan Nuclear District includes (mainly supplied by China):[11][12]
- MNSR – 27 kW Miniature Neutron Source Reactor
- Light Water Subcritical Reactor (LWSCR)
- Heavy Water Zero Power Reactor (HWZPR)
- Graphite Subcritical Reactor (GSCR)
It was renamed from Uranium Conversion Facility (UCF) پيش غني سازي اورانيوم كارخانه يو سي اف ايران.[13]
History
It was founded in 1970s with French assistance.[14]
See also
References
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