The NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (CNBC) is Canada's national user facility that enables researchers to use neutron beams as tools for world-class materials research. The CNBC is located at Chalk River Laboratories, where Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) owns and operates the National Research Universal (NRU) reactor. CNBC has been a global leader in the development of materials and products for businesses. Like most other neutron beam laboratories, the CNBC operates beamlines as a service to external researchers. In a typical year, about 250 individuals participate in research that relies on access to its suite of 6 beamlines at the CNBC.
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History
The neutron beam laboratory known as Canadian Neutron Beam Centre was transferred from AECL to the National Research Council in 1997.
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The NRU reactor is a multi-purpose research reactor that supports science and industry in three areas simultaneously: 1. It is Canada’s only major neutron source, supplying neutrons for the CNBC. 2. It is Canada’s only major materials testing reactor, supporting nuclear energy research and development. 3. It is one of the two largest global producers of medical radioisotopes.