PIK
Located in Gatchina, Russia, at the Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute (PNPI), PIK is a 100 MWth heavy water-moderated high-flux research reactor. Designed as one of Europe’s premier neutron sources, it supports neutron scattering and fundamental nuclear physics research. After over 30 years of co
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PIK
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Russia Russia Operator: pnpi--petersburg-nuclear-physics-institute Type: Heavy water [Heavy water](/library/wiki/technologies/Heavy water) Capacity: 100 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
Located in Gatchina, Russia, at the Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute (PNPI), PIK is a 100 MWth heavy water-moderated high-flux research reactor. Designed as one of Europe’s premier neutron sources, it supports neutron scattering and fundamental nuclear physics research. After over 30 years of construction, it reached full power in 2021, marking a significant milestone in regional research capabilities.
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Gatchina. D2O-moderated high-flux reactor. Took 30+ years to build; reached full power 2021. Designed as Europe's premier neutron source.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS — Official record for PIK reactor in Russia.
- Wikipedia: PIK Reactor [UNVERIFIED] — Detailed entry on the PIK research reactor.
- Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute — Official website of the operator, PNPI.
- World Nuclear Association: Russia — Country profile with information on nuclear facilities including research reactors.
- World Nuclear News: PIK Reactor Reaches Full Power [UNVERIFIED] — News article on PIK reaching full power in 2021.
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