Overview
Research reactors form the backbone of all activities making use of nuclear techniques and hence a well-established research reactor infrastructure is a mandatory requirement for the safe and efficient exploration of the peaceful applications of atomic energy. The Research Reactor not only produces various isotopes for application in the different thematic areas but is also a facility for training the required manpower for the nuclear power programme and doing a lot of R&D for the power programmes, most of which is done in the high pressure & high temperature loops installed in the core of Research Reactor. These loop simulates power reactor conditions, and can be used for development of nuclear fuels and structural materials, fuel chemistry, radiochemistry, activity transportation studies etc. The research reactors are also used for radiation protection and emergency preparedness.
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