Core Viewpoint - China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has signed a procurement agreement with Brazil's National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN) for the purchase of cobalt-60 irradiation sources, marking the first export of domestically produced cobalt-60 to the Latin American market and the first substantial outcome under the memorandum of understanding signed in October 2025 [1] Group 1 - The procurement agreement will enable CNEN to enhance the irradiation capabilities of its multi-functional irradiation facility at the Brazilian Nuclear and Energy Research Institute (IPEN) [1] - The cobalt-60 sources will be utilized in various fields including technology research, material studies, and irradiation processing, contributing to the advancement of irradiation technology for the benefit of Brazilian society [1]
中国同辐与巴西国家核能委员会签署辐照钴-60放射源意向采购协议