Battelle Columbus
Columbus, OH
Reactor Data
Research Reactors
Research and test reactors, critical assemblies and prototypes at this site, as listed in the IAEA Research Reactor Database: type, thermal power, first criticality, shutdown date, current status and what each is used for.
5 reactors: 5 decommissioned.
| Reactor | Type | Thermal Power | First Criticality | Shutdown | Status | Used For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRR Battelle Research Reactor | Pool | 2 MWt | 1956-10-01 | 1974-12-01 | Decommissioned | isotope production, neutron scattering, materials testing, activation analysis |
| Batttelle Reflector Control CA | Crit Assembly | 10 Wt | 1957-06-03 | Decommissioned | materials testing | |
| Battelle GCRE CA | Crit Assembly | 10 Wt | 1958-10-01 | Decommissioned | materials testing | |
| Battelle Variable Moderator CA | Crit Assembly | 20 Wt | 1960-01-01 | Decommissioned | materials testing | |
| Battelle Plastic Reactor Facility | Crit Assembly | 200 Wt | 1961-05-01 | Decommissioned | materials testing |
Source: IAEA Research Reactor Database (RRDB), as of 2026-10-13.
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Per Diem Rates FY 2027
Per diem covers lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) for government and contractor travel near this facility. Rates are from GSA for FY 2027.
$138
Lodging/Night
$80
M&IE/Day
$218
Total/Day
Columbus, Franklin County, OH
Unemployment Benefits OH
Maximum state unemployment insurance benefits for OH. Actual benefits depend on your earnings history and may be lower than the maximum. Data as of Jan 2026.
$789
Max Weekly
26
Max Weeks
$20,514
Max Total
7-day waiting period before benefits begin
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39.9895, -83.0208
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NukeWorker Member Ratings 15 votes
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Above Average
10 (66%)
Average
1 (6%)
Below Average
4 (26%)