McMaster Nuclear Reactor, Nuclear research reactor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada.
The McMaster Nuclear Reactor consists of two connected pools containing a core that produces a characteristic blue glow from Cherenkov radiation during operation.
The reactor began operations in April 1959 as the first university-based research reactor in the Commonwealth of Nations and maintains full containment structure.
The facility serves as an educational center where undergraduate students conduct experiments in neutron activation analysis and reactor physics through hands-on training.
The reactor produces half of the global iodine-125 supply, an essential radioisotope used in cancer treatments across medical facilities worldwide.
The facility contains two cooling towers that transfer heat from the reactor core to the atmosphere through a secondary coolant system.
Location: Ontario
Website: https://nuclear.mcmaster.ca/
Website: https://nuclear.mcmaster.ca
GPS coordinates: 43.26330,-79.91890
Latest update: March 10, 2025 17:38
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