IRT-M (Minsk)
Based at the JIPNR-Sosny research center near Minsk, Belarus, the IRT-M is a 4 MWth pool-type research reactor. It serves civilian purposes such as neutron activation, isotope production, and training. The reactor is currently operational, supporting scientific studies in the region.
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IRT-M (Minsk)
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Belarus Belarus Operator: joint-institute-for-power-and-nuclear-research--jipnr Type: Pool Pool Capacity: 4 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
Based at the JIPNR-Sosny research center near Minsk, Belarus, the IRT-M is a 4 MWth pool-type research reactor. It serves civilian purposes such as neutron activation, isotope production, and training. The reactor is currently operational, supporting scientific studies in the region.
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JIPNR-Sosny research center, near Minsk. 4 MWth IRT-M pool reactor.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS — General database for reactor information, including operational status of research reactors like IRT-M.
- World Nuclear Association - Belarus Profile — Overview of nuclear activities in Belarus, including research reactors.
- Joint Institute for Power and Nuclear Research - Sosny — Official website of the operator, JIPNR-Sosny, based near Minsk.
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