Graphite Sub-Critical Reactor (ENTC GSCR)
| Other Name: | IR-0003 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Esfahan (Isfahan) Nuclear Technology Center (ENTC) |
| Subordinate To: | Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) |
| Size: | Zero power |
| Facility Status: | Operational |
The Graphite Sub-Critical Reactor (GSCR) is a zero power light-water reactor (with graphite reflector) operating on uranium metal fuel. [1] China constructed the reactor in 1991, and it first became operational in 1992. The reactor is used for training and, according to the IAEA, operates for two hours a day, five days per week. [2]
Sources:
[1] "Nuclear Research Reactors in the World, Research Reactor Details - ENTC GSCR," International Atomic Energy Agency, www.iaea.org.
[2] "Nuclear Research Reactors in the World, Research Reactor Details - ENTC GSCR," International Atomic Energy Agency, www.iaea.org.
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