Nbsp   Why was a Chalk River reactor shut down in November 2007, causing a shortage in medical radioisotopes?

A. CANDU Technology B. The Industry C.

Cost/Benefit D. Safety/Liability E. Waste F.

Security/Non-Proliferation G. Uranium H. Research Reactors I.

Other R&D J. Further Info The following is a description of the events and technology behind an extended (one-month) shutdown of NRU reactor at AECL Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) in November and December 2007, which prompted highly-publicized concerns about a worldwide medical isotope shortage. This description is provided by the author for the purpose of explaining a complex situation to the public, and does not represent an official account by AECL, the CNSC, or the Government of Canada.

The NRU is a 135 MW(thermal) research reactor at Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL) Chalk River Laboratories, about two hours northwest of Ottawa, Ontario. The NRU began operation in November 1957 and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

The duties of the NRU include irradiation testing of reactor fuels and materials, neutron ... more.

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