The High Flux Isotope Reactor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is kind of a big deal. The research reactor, known as HFIR, is one the nation’s top facilities in producing medical- and industry-grade isotopes. It’s also packed with power 💪, providing a steady stream of neutrons that are used to study everything from the basic properties of matter to the cause of death of a U.S. president. Got your attention? Good. Here are seven fast facts about HFIR. 1. HFIR’s reactor core is small but mighty H

2.8K views · 58 reactions | The Shidao Bay Nuclear Power Plant in east China's Shandong Province officially started a debugging run on Monday. The construction（组成 zǔchéng） of the project in the coastal city of Rongcheng started in December 2012. The reactor（反应堆 fǎnyìngduī） can shut down safely in case of emergency without causing a reactor core meltdown or massive leakage of radioactive material. | Learn Chinese | Facebook