Nuclear energy in Myanmar

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On 15 May 2007, Burma and Russia signed an agreement to construct a nuclear research center in Burma. The center will comprise a 10 MWt light water reactor working on 20%-enriched U-235, an activation analysis laboratory, a medical isotope production laboratory, silicon doping system, nuclear waste treatment and burial facilities. [1]

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References

  1. "Russia to construct research reactor in Myanmar". World Nuclear News. 2007-05-16. Retrieved 2008-01-06.
  2. Budianto, Lilian (2009-06-02). "Will Myanmar follow North Korea's way?". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2010-06-20.