High Flux Reactor (HFR)
Based in Petten, Netherlands, the High Flux Reactor (HFR) is a tank-type research reactor operated by NRG under the EU Joint Research Centre, known as Europe’s primary source of Mo-99 for medical imaging. Its significance lies in supporting global healthcare through isotope production, alongside mat
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High Flux Reactor (HFR)
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Netherlands Netherlands Operator: nrg--nuclear-research-and-consultancy-group Type: Tank Tank Capacity: 45 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
Based in Petten, Netherlands, the High Flux Reactor (HFR) is a tank-type research reactor operated by NRG under the EU Joint Research Centre, known as Europe’s primary source of Mo-99 for medical imaging. Its significance lies in supporting global healthcare through isotope production, alongside materials testing for civilian nuclear applications. The reactor remains operational, playing a critical role in medical and industrial research.
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Europe's primary source of Mo-99 (Tc-99m for medical imaging). Petten, Netherlands. Operates under EU Joint Research Centre.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - High Flux Reactor (HFR) — Detailed reactor information and operational status from the International Atomic Energy Agency's Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - High Flux Reactor [UNVERIFIED] — General overview and historical context of the HFR in Petten, Netherlands.
- NRG - High Flux Reactor [UNVERIFIED] — Official information from NRG, the operator of the HFR, regarding its role in isotope production and research.
- World Nuclear Association - Nuclear Power in the Netherlands — Country profile including details on research reactors like HFR and their civilian applications.
- World Nuclear News - HFR Restart [UNVERIFIED] — News article on the restart of HFR after maintenance, highlighting its importance for medical isotope supply.
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