IEA-R1
Located at the IPEN facility in São Paulo, Brazil, the IEA-R1 is the country's oldest and primary research reactor. It plays a significant role in producing medical radioisotopes for South America, supporting healthcare needs across the region. Operational since the mid-20th century, it remains a ke
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IEA-R1
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Brazil Brazil Operator: ipen--institute-of-energy-and-nuclear-research Type: Pool Pool Capacity: 5 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
Located at the IPEN facility in São Paulo, Brazil, the IEA-R1 is the country's oldest and primary research reactor. It plays a significant role in producing medical radioisotopes for South America, supporting healthcare needs across the region. Operational since the mid-20th century, it remains a key asset for research and training purposes.
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IPEN, São Paulo. Brazil's oldest and primary research reactor. Key source of medical radioisotopes for South America.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - IEA-R1 — Official record of IEA-R1 in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - IEA-R1 [UNVERIFIED] — General overview and historical context of the IEA-R1 research reactor.
- IPEN Official Website [UNVERIFIED] — Official site of the Institute of Energy and Nuclear Research, operator of IEA-R1.
- WNA - Brazil Country Profile — Overview of nuclear energy and research facilities in Brazil, including IEA-R1.
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