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RFR

RFR, a research reactor (tank) in Dresden / Rossendorf, Germany, with 10 MW of thermal power, operated by VKTA Rossendorf. Decommissioned, first critical in 1957.

It was one of the 45 research reactors Germany has had; 6 remain in operation today. It was among the first research reactors in Germany, going critical in 1957 alongside one other. 36 tank-type reactors remain in operation today across 23 countries.

Country

Germany

City

Dresden / Rossendorf

Type

Tank

Thermal power

10 MW

Operator

VKTA Rossendorf

Status

Decommissioned

First criticality

1957

Purpose

Material testing and research, neutron irradiation

See also: every research reactor in Germany · How research reactors work