Argentina · Ezeiza · -34.830, -58.563

RA-10

RA-10, a research reactor (pool) in Ezeiza, Argentina, with 30 MW of thermal power, operated by Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica (CNEA). Under construction.

Once in operation it will be the most powerful research reactor in Argentina, ahead of the 5 operating today. 48 pool-type reactors remain in operation today across 28 countries. It is one of 9 research reactors in 7 countries that INVAP designed or built.

Country

Argentina

City

Ezeiza

Type

Pool

Thermal power

30 MW

Operator

Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica (CNEA)

Design and construction

Designed and built by INVAP

Status

Under construction

First criticality

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Purpose

Mo-99 and medical radioisotope production, silicon neutron-transmutation doping, neutron beam research (LAHN), nuclear fuel qualification and materials testing

See also: every research reactor in Argentina · How research reactors work · every reactor by INVAP