ANSTO annual report 2005-06
Loading...
Date
2006
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Abstract
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology
Organisation (ANSTO) is Australia’s national
nuclear research and development organisation
and the centre of Australian nuclear expertise.
With approximately 860 staff, ANSTO is
responsible for delivering specialised advice,
scientific services and products to government,
industry, academia and other research
organisations. We do so through the
development of new knowledge, the delivery
of quality services and the provision of support
for business opportunities. ANSTO’s nuclear infrastructure includes the research reactor HIFAR (High Flux Australian Reactor), particle accelerators, radiopharmaceutical production facilities, and a range of other unique research facilities. HIFAR is Australia’s only nuclear reactor. It is used to produce radioactive products for use in medicine and industry, as a source of neutron beams for scientific research and to irradiate silicon for semiconductor applications. A replacement for HIFAR, OPAL – the Open Pool Australian Light-water reactor – is in its commissioning phase. ANSTO also operates the National Medical Cyclotron, an accelerator facility used to produce certain short-lived radioisotopes for nuclear medicine procedures.
ANSTO also manages access to overseas
synchrotron facilities for Australian scientists.
ANSTO’s main site is located 40 km south
west of Sydney’s central business district,
occupies 70 hectares and is surrounded by a
1.6 km buffer zone. ANSTO’s general purpose is prescribed by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Act 1987 (ANSTO Act) and is translated into action through corporate drivers of vision, mission and strategic goals.
Description
Keywords
ANSTO, Progress report, HIFAR Reactor, Radiopharmaceuticals, Australia, Cyclotrons