The University of Toronto's Slowpoke reactor (pictured) prior to its decommissioning process, which was completed in 2001.

Dalhousie's Slowpoke Nuclear Research Reactor (Safe Low Power Critical Experiment) was regularly used by graduate students for their thesis research but has not been in use since December, 2008.

The reactor, directed by Professor Amares Chatt, is designed specifically for neutron activation analysis. 

Slowpoke's core runs at a low enough temperature so that all types of samples, including sensitive biological samples, can be activated for analysis.

Updates for the decommissioning of the Slowpoke reactor will be published on this site, including FAQs, the history of the reactor, timelines, contact info and information on upcoming information sessions.

 

 

Slowpoke FAQs

1. Should neighbours/Dal folks have any reason to fear the decommissioning process?
2. Is there any risk of contamination during the process?
3. How long will the actual process of removing the reactor take?
4. What is going to happen to the reactor after it is removed?

News and Updates

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