Digital Desk, New Delhi. The ‘Fast Breeder Test Reactor’ at the Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research (IGCAR) at Kalpakkam celebrated its 40th anniversary on Saturday, marking an important milestone in India’s nuclear energy programme. Located near the Bay of Bengal in Chengalpattu district, this reactor is a shining testament to indigenous scientific excellence and technological innovation. The 40th anniversary of the Fast Breeder Test Reactor which achieved first criticality in 1985 is a historic achievement for India in terms of self-reliance in fast reactor technology, an IGCAR official release said. Nuclear Fission Chain Reaction ‘Criticality’ in a nuclear reactor is the state where the nuclear fission chain reaction is reached and maintained. This reactor provided valuable operational experience and served as a versatile research and development platform for radiation studies on fuel and structural materials required for future fast breeder reactors. These officials were attended by former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) KN Vyas, along with senior officials including IGCAR Director CG Karhadkar. Vyas praised the teams that contributed to the reactor’s significant achievements and highlighted its role in showcasing India’s indigenous capabilities in fast reactor technology. The Director of IGCAR underlined the consistent record of safe and reliable operation of the reactor. On this occasion, successful separation of Phosphorus-32 (P-32), which is important for radiopharmaceutical experiments, was also done. (With inputs from news agency PTI)
40 years of nuclear journey: India’s historic achievement, ‘Fast Breeder Test Reactor’ celebrates – fast breeder test reactor celebrates 40 years of India’s nuclear milestone
