MIR.M1
Situated at the Research Institute of Atomic Reactors (RIAR) in Dimitrovgrad, Russia, MIR.M1 is a 100 MWth channel-type research reactor. It is designed for materials and fuel testing under conditions representative of operating power reactors. Operational since the 1960s, it continues to contribute
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MIR.M1
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Russia Russia Operator: riar Type: Channel Channel Capacity: 100 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
Situated at the Research Institute of Atomic Reactors (RIAR) in Dimitrovgrad, Russia, MIR.M1 is a 100 MWth channel-type research reactor. It is designed for materials and fuel testing under conditions representative of operating power reactors. Operational since the 1960s, it continues to contribute to the development of civilian nuclear technologies.
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RIAR Dimitrovgrad. Pressurized water channels allow testing of fuel rods under reactor-representative conditions.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS — General database for reactor information, specific record for MIR.M1 may be available under Russia's research reactors.
- Wikipedia - MIR Reactor [UNVERIFIED] — Overview of the MIR.M1 research reactor and its role at RIAR.
- RIAR Official Website [UNVERIFIED] — Official site of the Research Institute of Atomic Reactors, operator of MIR.M1, with details on research activities.
- World Nuclear Association - Russia Profile — Comprehensive profile on Russia's civilian nuclear industry, including research reactors like MIR.M1.
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