BR2
Located at the SCK CEN site in Mol, Belgium, BR2 is a high-flux tank-type research reactor with a beryllium matrix, boasting a thermal power of 100 MWth. It is a cornerstone for civilian nuclear research, excelling in materials testing, fuel irradiation, and isotope production. The reactor continues
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BR2
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Belgium Belgium Operator: sck-cen Type: Tank Tank Capacity: 100 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
Located at the SCK CEN site in Mol, Belgium, BR2 is a high-flux tank-type research reactor with a beryllium matrix, boasting a thermal power of 100 MWth. It is a cornerstone for civilian nuclear research, excelling in materials testing, fuel irradiation, and isotope production. The reactor continues to operate, supporting advancements in nuclear technology and medical applications.
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High-flux beryllium-matrix reactor at SCK CEN Mol. Key isotope producer; major materials testing facility for nuclear industry.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - BR2 — Official record of BR2 reactor details in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - BR2 Reactor [UNVERIFIED] — General overview and historical information on the BR2 research reactor.
- SCK CEN - BR2 [UNVERIFIED] — Official page from the operator, SCK CEN, with detailed information on BR2's role and capabilities.
- World Nuclear Association - Belgium — Country profile including information on Belgium's nuclear research facilities like BR2.
- World Nuclear News - BR2 Restart [UNVERIFIED] — News article on the restart of BR2 after refurbishment.
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