Facility plays vital role in nuclear medicine and materials testing
SCK CEN said the change to the new fuel will help prevent the potential spread of HEU – a possible ingredient for nuclear weapons. Courtesy SCK CEN.
Belgium’s nuclear research centre SCK CEN has submitted a comprehensive safety dossier to the country’s regulator for clearance to operate its BR2 research reactor on a type of high-density uranium silicide fuel using high assay low-enriched uranium (Haleu).
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