Used NIPPON SCIENTIFIC PA103 #9032094 for sale

NIPPON SCIENTIFIC PA103 is a multi-purpose research reactor operated by the Japanese Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) in Tokai, Ibaraki prefecture. PA103 reactor is a 10 MW nominal thermal output pressurized light water cooled reactor, with an arrangement of 8 vertical fuel channels and 16 control drums from the reactor core. The reactor core is encased in a stainless steel and boron-steel plate vessel, which provides shielding to protect workers who are performing maintenance and experiments at the facility. It is the first reactor in Japan to receive an operating license from the Nuclear Regulation Authority. The reactor has been used for a range of applications, including fuel testing and irradiation experiments. The fuel element consists of enriched uranium dioxide (UO2). NIPPON SCIENTIFIC PA103 has been used to irradiate a variety of fuel types including mixed oxide fuel (MOX) and high-density uranium fuel, which are materials being considered for the development of advanced fuel cycle technologies. The reactor is also used for radioisotope production. This includes neutrons for production of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) used in diagnostics and other medical procedures, and cobalt-60 (Co-60) and strontium-90 (Sr-90) which are used for industrial radiography. Molybdenum-99 is the most widely used medical isotope in the world. In order to ensure safe operation of the reactor, various monitoring systems have been installed at the facility. These include systems to monitor reactor power, temperature, and reactivity. Research reactors like PA103 must have systems for both core-level power control and scram. NIPPON SCIENTIFIC PA103 research reactor is a major contributor to the development and irradiation of fuels in Japan. It is also an important facilities for isotope production, which is essential for medical research and other advanced applications. Together with other reactors at JAEA, PA103 provides a wide range of important services for the advancement of the nuclear industry.