CJRR (China JinggangShan Research Reactor)
Situated in China, the China JinggangShan Research Reactor (CJRR) holds historical significance as the country's first research reactor, constructed with Soviet assistance. It has been operational for many years, undergoing upgrades to support ongoing research in neutron activation, training, and is
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CJRR (China JinggangShan Research Reactor)
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: China China Operator: ciae Type: Pool Pool Capacity: 15 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
Situated in China, the China JinggangShan Research Reactor (CJRR) holds historical significance as the country's first research reactor, constructed with Soviet assistance. It has been operational for many years, undergoing upgrades to support ongoing research in neutron activation, training, and isotope production. This reactor remains an important asset for civilian nuclear research and development.
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China's first research reactor, built with Soviet assistance. Upgraded over the years.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS — General database for reactor information, though specific CJRR record ID is not confirmed.
- World Nuclear Association - China Profile — Overview of China's nuclear power and research reactor programs.
- Wikipedia - China Institute of Atomic Energy — Information on the operator and associated research reactors like CJRR.
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