RA-10 Technical Features

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The RA-10 is a multipurpose research reactor located at the Ezeiza Atomic Center, designed for the production of radioisotopes and the provision of technological and industrial services.

Multipurpose research reactor

Reactor Type: Open pool.
Thermal Power: 30MW.
Operating cycle: 29.5 continuous days.
Fuel: Low-enrichment uranium (LEU), MTR type, Uranium Silicide.
Coolant & Moderator: Light water.
Reflector: Heavy water.
Core Cooling: Upward flow direction.
Two diverse and independent shutdown systems.
Molybdenum-99 production > 2,000 Ci/Week (6-day Ci).

The RA-10's fuel

Civil works

Location: Ezeiza Atomic Center
Site area: 3.85 Ha.
Footprint area: 7,632m2.
Total Built-up area: 17.723,52 m2 (from -8,8 m to + 26,5 m).
The facility is composed of four main buildings:
- The Reactor Building.
- The Auxiliary Building.
- The Neutron Guide Building.
- The Services Building.

The facility consists of four buildings.