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Nuclear facility – McMaster nuclear reactor

McMaster University owns and is licensed to operate a nuclear research reactor located in Hamilton, Ontario.

The nuclear reactor is an open-pool type materials test reactor, located on the McMaster University campus.

Photo of the McMaster University nuclear reactor building

Source: McMaster University

Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Licensee: McMaster University
Reactor type: Open-pool type materials test reactor
Owner: McMaster University
Number of units: 1
Installed capacity: 5 MW
Status: Operating
Licence issued: July 1, 2024
Licence expires: June 30, 2044
Start of operation: 1959
Licensing documentation: Request a copy of McMaster University’s licence and licence conditions handbook by emailing cnsc.info.ccsn@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
Facility website: McMaster University

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