NARC
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| Neutron Application Reactor Cordestra NARC | |
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| Operating Institution | Kiravian Energy Executive |
| Location | Co. Cordestra, Suderavia |
| Type | Open pool reactor Materials test reactor Miniature neutron source reactor |
| Power | 30 MW (thermal) |
| Construction and Upkeep | |
| Construction Began | 1995 |
| Time to Construct | 4 years |
| First Criticality | April-2000 |
| Staff | classified |
| Operators | classified |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Max Thermal Flux | 4.4x1014 n/cm2 /sec |
| Max Fast Flux | 2.1x1014 n/cm2 /sec |
| Fuel Type | U3Si, 19.75% Enriched Uranium. (36 Hexagonal + 18 cylindricalx) |
| Cooling | Light water |
| Neutron Reflector | Heavy water |
| Control Rods | Hafnium |
The Neutron Application Reactor Cordestra (Coscivian: Svisrilkūpraþoriğásmora Kordestrē) or NARC is a research reactor in rural County Cordestra, Suderavia operated by the Kiravian Energy Executive as part of its Atomic Research Directorate. Regarded as one of the most important civilian research reactors in Kiravia, NARC is primarily engaged in radioisotope production, materials testing, neutron transmutation doping, and conducting experiments in neutron activation analysis and neutron radiography.