Kodak's Rochester Unit Sheltered A Nuclear Reactor For More Than 30 Years

A shocking report by the Democrat and Chronicle revealed imaging giant Kodak to have sheltered a californium neutron flux multiplier (CFX) for more than 30 years, till the federal agencies finally took over the highly enriched weapon grade uranium (around 1.36 kg) to its South Carolina facility in 2007. The research reactor was placed inside a 2 feet concrete protected chamber under Building 82 at the Eastman Kodak’s Rochester, NY industrial unit.

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Source: www.democratandchronicle.com

Since acquiring the CFX in 1974, Kodak was using it to exercise purity check on various chemicals and materials, along with highly supervised use in neutron radiography. It primarily multiplies the flow of neutrons from the core of the reactor, helping researchers create an image of a material without damaging it.

Information regarding Kodak’s possession of the research reactor and the said quantity of uranium was highly protected under federal lines, with even several city officials unaware of its operations. The company assures of having employed high security measures to keep the facility and city radiation free.