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Disposal of fuel elements

Each FRM II fuel element supplied neutrons for research, industry and medicine for up to 60 days.

After use, the spent fuel elements are stored in the decay pool of the research neutron source for at least 6.5 years. As long as no final repository is available, the fuel elements must be stored temporarily.


News

25.08.2025

Approval granted for castor transports

25.08.2025

Ahaus interim storage facility: Storage of fuel elements from Garching research reactor approved

26.10.2023

Visit from the city of Ahaus

30.03.2022

Information on the planned CASTOR® transports


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