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ZOE (EL-1)

ZOE (EL-1), a research reactor (heavy water) in Fontenay-aux-Roses, France, with 150 kW of thermal power, operated by CEA Research Centre Fontenay-aux-Roses. Decommissioned, first critical in 1948.

It was one of the 38 research reactors France has had; 2 remain in operation today. It was the first research reactor in France to go critical. 10 heavy-water research reactors remain in operation today across 7 countries. Its declared uses include isotope production and materials testing.

Country

France

City

Fontenay-aux-Roses

Type

Heavy water

Thermal power

150 kW

Operator

CEA Research Centre Fontenay-aux-Roses

Status

Decommissioned

First criticality

1948

Purpose

Isotope production, materials testing

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