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Thermal neutron facilities

Thermal Neutron Facilities
  • Constructed from 1993 until 2005
  • Composed of neutron scattering instruments using thermal neutron of HANARO
  • Installation of neutron beam instruments on seven horizontal beam tubes

Scope of usage

  • Basic science

    Physics, chemistry, bio, earth-aerospace science

  • Industrial use

    Development of new materials and cutting-edge components and production of high-power semiconductor devices

  • Nuclear safety

    (Materials, nuclear fuel), production of isotope for medical/industrial use

Thermal neutron beam instruments

  • Residual Stress Instrument (RSI)
  • High Resolution Powder Diffractometer (HRPD)
  • Four-Circle Neutron Diffractometer (FCD)
  • Neutron Radiography Facility (NRF)
  • Ex-core Neutron Irradiation Facility (ENF)