McMaster Nuclear Reactor (MNR)
Located at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the MNR is a pool-type research reactor with a thermal power of 5 MWth, operated for educational and research purposes. It holds importance in producing I-125 for cancer treatment and supporting neutron activation studies in a civilian con
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McMaster Nuclear Reactor (MNR)
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Canada Canada Operator: mcmaster-university Type: Pool Pool Capacity: 5 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
Located at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the MNR is a pool-type research reactor with a thermal power of 5 MWth, operated for educational and research purposes. It holds importance in producing I-125 for cancer treatment and supporting neutron activation studies in a civilian context. The reactor remains operational, serving as a key facility for training and isotope production.
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Open-pool reactor at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. Produces I-125 for cancer treatment.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - McMaster Nuclear Reactor — Official record of the McMaster Nuclear Reactor in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - McMaster Nuclear Reactor — General overview and historical information about the reactor.
- McMaster University - Nuclear Research — Official page from the operator, McMaster University, detailing the reactor's purpose and activities.
- World Nuclear Association - Nuclear Power in Canada [UNVERIFIED] — Country profile providing context on nuclear research and power in Canada, including mentions of research reactors like MNR.
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