WWR-K
Located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the WWR-K is the primary research reactor in the country, operated by the Institute of Nuclear Physics (INP). This Russian-designed pool-type reactor, upgraded in 2018, supports isotope production and materials testing. It remains a cornerstone of Kazakhstan's nuclear
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WWR-K
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Operator: inp--institute-of-nuclear-physics--kazakhstan Type: Pool Pool Capacity: 6 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
Located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the WWR-K is the primary research reactor in the country, operated by the Institute of Nuclear Physics (INP). This Russian-designed pool-type reactor, upgraded in 2018, supports isotope production and materials testing. It remains a cornerstone of Kazakhstan's nuclear research infrastructure.
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Almaty. Russian VVR-K type. Upgraded in 2018. Primary research reactor in Kazakhstan.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - WWR-K — Official record of the WWR-K reactor in Kazakhstan, including operational status and technical details.
- World Nuclear Association - Kazakhstan — Country profile with information on nuclear research facilities, including the WWR-K reactor.
- Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kazakhstan — Official website of the operator of the WWR-K reactor, providing details on research activities and facilities.
- World Nuclear News - Kazakhstan Reactor Upgrade [UNVERIFIED] — Article covering the 2018 upgrade and conversion of the WWR-K reactor to low-enriched uranium fuel.
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