Bolivia · El Alto · -16.505, -68.163 (approximate location)

RB-01

RB-01, a research reactor (pool) in El Alto, Bolivia, with 200 kW of thermal power, operated by Bolivian Nuclear Energy Agency. Under construction.

It will be the first research reactor operating in Bolivia once it starts up. 48 pool-type reactors remain in operation today across 28 countries. Its declared uses include isotope production, teaching, training and activation analysis.

Country

Bolivia

City

El Alto

Type

Pool

Thermal power

200 kW

Operator

Bolivian Nuclear Energy Agency

Status

Under construction

First criticality

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Purpose

Isotope production, teaching, training, activation analysis

See also: How research reactors work