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F-Reactor

F-Reactor, a research reactor (graphite) in Hanford Site, United States, operated by Manhattan Project. Shut down.

It was one of the 340 research reactors the United States has had; 48 remain in operation today. 4 graphite-moderated research reactors remain in operation today across 3 countries. Its declared uses include production of plutonium-239 for weapons.

Country

United States

City

Hanford Site

Type

Graphite

Thermal power

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Operator

Manhattan Project

Status

Shut down

First criticality

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Purpose

Production of plutonium-239 for weapons

See also: every research reactor in United States · How research reactors work