Iran In Brief
Iran’s enrichment for the Tehran Research Reactor: Update
February 9, 2010
Today Reuters and the Washington Post reported that Iran has announced that it has began enrichment of LEU to 19.75% in order to produce fuel for the Tehran research reactor. The enrichment is taking place at the Natanz pilot plant with a single cascade of 164 centrifuges.
ISIS takes a look at the technical aspects of process and the wider proliferation concerns.
See the full report: Iran’s enrichment for the Tehran Research Reactor: Update
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