China's Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant starts mass production of carbon-14 isotopes, ending reliance on imports.

China initiates mass production of carbon-14 isotopes through commercial nuclear reactors, according to the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). The Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant, operated by a CNNC subsidiary, will produce the carbon-14 isotopes, which can be used for various scientific and medical applications. This move will help China become self-sufficient and end its reliance on carbon-14 imports.

April 21, 2024
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