Tajikistan · Dushanbe · 38.537, 68.780

Argus-FTI

Argus-FTI, a research reactor (homogeneous) in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, with 50 kW of thermal power, operated by Umarov Physical and Technical Institute. Under construction.

It will be the first research reactor operating in Tajikistan once it starts up. 15 homogeneous reactors remain in operation today across 6 countries. Its declared uses include isotope production, neutron radiography, training and activation analysis.

Country

Tajikistan

City

Dushanbe

Type

Homogeneous

Thermal power

50 kW

Operator

Umarov Physical and Technical Institute

Status

Under construction

First criticality

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Purpose

Isotope production, neutron radiography, training, activation analysis

See also: How research reactors work