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NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre

NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre

In The Spotlight

New Mineral in Honour of NRC-CNBC Scientist

Lachlan Cranswick (1968-2010) who worked at the NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre located at Chalk River Laboratories is being honoured posthumously for his scientific work in crystallography.

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The NRC-CNBC enables researchers to use neutron beams as tools for world-class materials research, which provides new understandings of materials and improves products for businesses. Each year, over 200 scientists, engineers, and students from universities, government labs, and industry participate in research depending on access to its six neutron beam lines.

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Neutron beams are versatile probes of materials

Neutron beams are versatile probes of materials.

Learn about what they are, and how they can help you.


Engine Block

CNBC provides stress mapping in industrial component and other services.

Learn more about what CNBC offers through its Applied Neutron Diffraction for Industry service.


Students

CNBC helps clients effectively exploit its large-scale scientific infrastructure.

Learn more about the Neutron Beam User Program for public domain research and how to apply.


 CNBC's neutron beam lines.

CNBC operates six neutron beam lines.

Learn about our spectrometers and ancillary equipment (technical information).