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Nuclear fuel

Fuel and spent fuel

ANSTO researchers are undertaking the fabrication and characterising advanced fuels and investigating the key properties of nuclear waste and its long-term interaction with containment materials to improve safety for short and long-term storage.

It's all about the interface with multi-use polymer brushes

The University of Newcastle and UNSW [GW1] are using advanced neutron scattering techniques at ANSTO to carry out research on the structure of polymers in complex salt environments that will ultimately provide a way to predict their behaviour for real-world applications.

Jenolan caves research

Our Science

A list of all ANSTO's research programs and themes.

Nuclear Medicine

Our Products

ANSTO is committed to providing products that meet or exceed the requirements and expectations of our customers and stakeholders in compliance with all relevant national and international standards, statutory and regulatory requirements.

ANSTO Staff

Our People

Our people, the custodians of Australia’s nuclear and accelerator expertise, are amongst our nation’s most talented researchers, scientists, engineers and nuclear experts. Everyday we work to respond to the growing nuclear science and technology needs of Australia and the world.

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Our History

In April 15, 1953, Australia entered the nuclear science arena, when the Atomic Energy Act came into effect. The Australian Atomic Energy Commission (AAEC) followed and in 1987 the AAEC evolved into the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) as it’s known today.

Powder diffraction beamline

Our Services

ANSTO provides the Australian and international community with services that improve human health, support industry and protect the environment.

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Our Facilities

ANSTO makes its nuclear science and engineering facilities available to the research community and industry through peer-reviewed, collaborative and commercial arrangements. We have provided links to some of ANSTO's most sought-after facilities and instruments.

CAS team

Our impact

Recent news, highlights, and impact case studies from CAS’ research and industry user communities and collaborations/partners

OPAL Reactor Core

What are radioisotopes?

Radioisotopes are widely used in medicine, industry, and scientific research. New applications for radioisotopes are constantly being developed.

Rock art dating

Development of new techniques makes it possible to date Australian Aboriginal rock art.

Oil and gas decommissioning

Oil and Gas Decommissioning

With more than 50 years of experience in monitoring natural and anthropogenic radionuclides in the environment, ANSTO can provide the crucial data and insights you need to assist with the planning and risk management associated with oil and gas decommissioning.

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Visit our Sydney facilities

ANSTO's Sydney locations are home to the Open Pool Australian Light-water (OPAL) multi-purpose reactor, the Centre for Accelerator Science (CAS), the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering, the National Research Cyclotron and the National Deuteration Facility.

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