TRIUMF INC.
TRIUMF is a large particle accelerator research facility. In addition to research, TRIUMF produces radioisotopes with industrial and medical applications, including leading edge cancer diagnostics and treatments. TRIUMF also tests computer hardware, avionics, and communications equipment for resistance to ionizing radiation.
TRIUMF facility
| Location: | Vancouver, British Columbia |
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| Licensee: | TRIUMF Inc. |
| Accelerator type: |
Class I:
Class II: |
| Owner: | TRIUMF Inc. |
| Status: | Operating |
| Licence issued: | (accelerator operating licence): July 1, 2022 |
| Licence expires: | June 30, 2032 |
| Start of operation: | 1975 |
| Licensing documentation: | Request a copy of TRIUMF Inc.’s licence and licence conditions handbook by email at cnsc.info.ccsn@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca |
| Facility website: | Visit the TRIUMF website |
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Environment
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- Environmental monitoring: Independent environmental monitoring results collected by the CNSC
- Federal, provincial and municipal monitoring programs: List of monitoring programs managed by other levels of government
- Radionuclide releases: TRIUMF Inc. dataset in the Open Government catalogue for information on releases from this facility
- Environmental risk assessment: Email cnsc.info.ccsn@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca to request a copy
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