APSARA REACTOR
 
Reactor Type  Swimming pool type 
Date of Criticality  August 4,1956
Reactor Power 1 MW (Maximum)
Fuel Material Enriched uranium -aluminium alloy Curved plates 
Fuel Element Curved plated 
Fuel Cladding Aluminium 
Total weight of Fuel 3 kg 
Core Size 8,5m(L)x3,0m(W)x8,2m(H) 
Max Neutron Flux Density (10)12
Moderator Light water
Coolant Light water
Control Rods Cadmium
Uses Production of isotopes; basic research; sheilding experiments