Valar’s Ward 250 reaches criticality in Utah

American Nuclear Society -- ANS·Jun 22

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A nuclear reactor in Utah, known as Valar's Ward 250, has reached criticality. This achievement is reportedly a milestone for an advanced nuclear reactor and is associated with a US Department of Energy pilot program. The Ward 250 is the second reactor to reach criticality under this program, although details of the program and the reactor's specifics are not specified.

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