Completed the development of a nuclear research facility in the U.S. in Kharkiv
Ukraine and the United States completed the construction of a nuclear installation, " the neutron Source at the base of the National scientific center " Kharkov physical-technical Institute of the NAS of Ukraine, which is expected to apply for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, informs Kharkiv regional administration.
the interaction of Ukraine and the United States for the construction of this nuclear research facility began in 2010. Its development was funded by the government of the USA: more than 70 million dollars in exchange for the export from the territory of Ukraine of all stocks of highly enriched uranium. After entering in the use of nuclear installations in the USA for 2 years will Fund the costs for Its maintenance, research and experiments. Also part of the money will be spent on wages scientists.
in the event the commissioning of the installation involved, for example, Deputy Secretary of state on issues of international security in the United States rose Gottemoeller and U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Jeffrey Payette.
Start in the use of nuclear installation includes several stages: construction, commissioning, verification and physical start. Now complete the construction of the installation. Began preparation for start-up and commissioning of different systems in use. Completely restart the installation is expected in March 2015.
After adjustment of all systems will begin to produce medical isotopes. They intend to put in institutions of Kharkiv and Kharkiv region, Also the possibility of creating a special medical center in Pyatihatki (a village in the Northern part of the region).
" Research nuclear installation, as planned, will provide Ukraine fresh research opportunities and the ability to produce isotopes, 1st of all for medical use, namely, diagnosis and treatment of different cancers, according to the report.