ANSTO annual report 2003-04
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2004
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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
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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 a salaried staff of approximately 830, 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, delivery of
quality services and 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.
ANSTO also operates the National Medical
Cyclotron, an accelerator facility used to
produce certain short-lived radioisotopes for
nuclear medicine procedures. It is located in
the grounds of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown. Located at the Lucas Heights Science and Technology Centre (LHSTC), 40 km south west of Sydney’s central business district, ANSTO’s main site occupies 70 hectares, surrounded by a 1.6 km buffer zone. ANSTO’s general purpose is prescribed by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Act 1987 and translated into action through corporate drivers of vision, mission and strategic goals.
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ANSTO, Progress report, Australia, HIFAR Reactor, Radiopharmaceuticals, Cyclotrons