Miniature Neutron Source Reactor (MNSR)
| Other Name: | IR-0005 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center |
| Subordinate To: | Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) |
| Size: | 30KW |
| Facility Status: | Operational |
The 30KW Miniature Neutron Sources Reactor (MNSR) is a light water cooled and moderated research reactor that runs on 900 grams of 90% highly enriched uranium (HEU). [1] China supplied the reactor to Iran in 1991, and it first reached criticality in 1994.[2] The China National Nuclear Corporation supplied the reactor's fuel. Iran uses the reactor for neutron activation analysis. [3]
Sources:
[1] "Iran: Map and Chart," Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, www.carnegieendowment.org.
[2] "Iran: Nuclear Research Reactors of the World," International Atomic Energy Agency, www.iaea.org.
[3] "Nuclear Research Reactors in the World, Research Reactor Details - ENTC MNSR," International Atomic Energy Agency, www.iaea.org.
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