NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR)
Located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA, the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is a vital facility for neutron scattering studies at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. It supports around 2,000 scientists annually, contributing to advancements in materials characterization for c
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NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR)
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: USA USA Operator: national-institute-of-standards-and-technology Type: Pool Pool Capacity: 20 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
Located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA, the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is a vital facility for neutron scattering studies at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. It supports around 2,000 scientists annually, contributing to advancements in materials characterization for civilian purposes. Operational since 1967, it continues to serve as a cornerstone for condensed matter physics research.
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NIST research reactor in Gaithersburg, MD. Supports ~2,000 scientists per year for neutron scattering.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- NIST Center for Neutron Research Official Page — Official website of the NCNR with detailed information on the facility and its research programs.
- Wikipedia: NIST Center for Neutron Research — General overview and history of the NCNR facility.
- NRC Operating Reactors List — List of operating reactors in the US, including research reactors like NCNR, maintained by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- World Nuclear Association - USA Profile — Overview of nuclear power and research facilities in the United States.
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