Display graph of approach to criticality at NPD

Artifact Number:

2018-177

Description

A mat-backed black and white display photograph showing the graph plotted at the Nuclear Power Demonstration (NPD) reactor during the first approach to criticality in 1962.  The artifact measures 51 cm by 61 cm.  AECL photograph 6206-3058-59

Details

Keywords:
nuclear power demonstration reactor Canada; natural uranium reactor; npd
Date:
~1962
Associated artifacts:
See artifacts 2018-176 to 2018-179.
Notes:
Photo formerly used in Public Information Center at CRNL
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