World's First International Standard for Cyclotron Issued

The world's first international standard for a cyclotron, titled "Fixed energy high intensity proton cyclotron within the energy range of 10 MeV to less than 30 MeV" was issued on Nov 29.

Presided over by the China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE), a subsidiary of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), the standard is expected to promote innovative development and spectral and large-scale application of cyclotrons in China.

Research of the standard was launched in 2018 and eventually involved 25 experts from nine countries.

A group photo of the research team responsible for formulation of the world's first cyclotron standard [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]

At present, the CIAE has independently developed a series of cyclotrons with energy ranges of 10 MeV, 14MeV, 30MeV, 50MeV, 100MeV and 230MeV, which are playing a crucial role in fields like nuclear physics, isotope production, anti-radiation reinforcement, aviation, aerospace and medicine.

Issue of the new international standard is expected to improve the role of CIAE's independently-developed cyclotron in the international arena.

Attendees of the IEC/TC45 PT63175 Intermediate Meeting [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]

So far, CNNC has released nine international standards, a result of the company's "innovation-driven development" strategy and the country's Belt and Road Initiative.

The standards reflect international affirmation of China's nuclear science and technology progress, which is of great significance in enhancing CNNC's international influence and promoting exports and the high-quality development of the industry.

(Executive editor: Niu Yilin)