The Argonaut class reactor is a design of small
nuclear research reactor. Many have been built throughout the world, over a wide range of power levels. Its functions are to teach nuclear reactor theory,
nuclear physics
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and for use in engineering laboratory experiments.
Description
The original Argonaut (Argonne Nuclear Assembly for University Training) was built at
Argonne National Laboratory and went critical for the first time on February 9, 1957. It was shut down in 1972. This reactor was rated for 10 kilowatts.
See also
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UF Training Reactor
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More Hall Annex
Citations
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Further reading
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Argonne National Laboratory