ANSTO annual report 2006-07
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Date
2007
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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 950 staff, ANSTO is responsible for delivering specialised advice, scientific services and products togovernment, 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 Open Pool Australian Light-water reactor (OPAL), Australia’s new $470 million research
reactor, particle accelerators,
radiopharmaceutical production facilities, and a range of other unique research facilities. OPAL is Australia’s only operating 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. The High Flux Australian Reactor (HIFAR), which was Australia’s first reactor, was officially shut down in January 2007 and is currently awaiting decommissioning. ANSTO also operates the National Medical Cyclotron, an accelerator facility used to produce 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.
The Organisation’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.
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ANSTO, Progress report, OPAL Reactor, Cyclotrons, Australia, Radiopharmaceuticals