Iran unveils new nuclear achievements on Nuclear Technology Day
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) on Wednesday unveiled new nuclear achievements as the country marked its National Nuclear Technology Day.
President Masoud Pezeshkian accompanied by Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami and a group of senior officials visited the nuclear exhibition in which eight products were showcased.
On display was Iran’s achievements in fuel cycle, energy and electricity generation, production of heavy water and its derivatives, radiopharmaceuticals, plasma technology, application of radiation, and other relevant cutting-edge technologies.
The event includes pavilions showcasing homegrown breakthroughs in the fields of airborne geophysics, exploration and operational projects of uranium mines, yellow cake production, uranium processing, production of pellets and fuel complexes, the enrichment process, the production of heavy water and radiopharmaceuticals and the development of plasma technology, the use of radiation in medicine and agriculture, blood irradiation.
In recent years, Iranian scientists have made remarkable progress in the field of peaceful nuclear technology despite the sanctions imposed by the West. It is the 18th year Iran is celebrating a national day to mark its achievements in the nuclear industry.