Research reactor

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A nuclear reactor designed mainly for generation of high neutron intensities for research purposes. May also be used for training, material testing and generation of radionuclides. As of Sept 2011, the International Atomic Agency’s Research Reactor Database contains information on 672 research reactors, of which 241 are operational, 215 are shutdown, 211 have been decommissioned and 5 are planned or under construction.

Research reactors, IAEA, Sept. 2011

Age distribution of research reactors, IAEA IAEO, Sept. 2011