Ford Nuclear Reactor - Other Uses

Other Uses

The reactor was used to produce several isotopes. Iodine-131 and Nickel-59 were produced as a radioactive tracer for the medical school, Bromine-82 was produced for the auto companies, who made use of it to track oil consumption in internal combustion engines. The reactor was also used to train utility workers in 1-2 week nuclear instrumentation and reactor operation courses. The reactor offered neutron- and gamma-radiation damage testing services. The FNR was often open for tours.