Nonpower reactor (research and test reactor)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-NUC-000328",
  "term": "Nonpower reactor (research and test reactor)",
  "field": "Nuclear energy and radiation",
  "definition": "A nuclear reactor that is used for research, training, or development purposes (which may include producing radioisotopes for medical and industrial uses) but has no role in producing electrical power. These reactors, which are also known as research and test reactors, contribute to almost every field of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, geology, archeology, and ecology.",
  "references": [
    "NRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/nuclear/nonpower-reactor-research-and-test-reactor/"
}