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Year 11 Chemistry

Participate in live radiation demonstrations, cover syllabus content and visit ANSTO virtually during our online depth study classes for Year 11 Chemistry.

- Investigate properties of different radioisotopes and learn about their uses in medicine, industry and environmental research.
- Consider the scientific method and gather data during a live radiation experiment.
- See some of Australia's largest scientific infrastructure, including the OPAL multipurpose reactor.

Cost: $90 per class.

Year 7-8 In Their Elements

Bring the periodic table to life in this interactive videoconference lesson.

Students see real samples of common elements, learn about their history, properties and uses, and find out how the periodic table was developed during the 19th century.

Students review atomic structure, elements and the organisation of today's periodic table, before applying their knowledge and skills in a fun periodic table game.

Cost: $90 per class.

Technical information - Echidna

Specifications and Instrument references.

Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

In 2023 ANSTO produced its 2nd Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan to guide reconciliation actions.

Year 12 Investigating Science

Participate in live radiation demonstrations, cover syllabus content and visit ANSTO virtually during our online depth study classes for Year 12 Investigating Science.

- Participate in live demonstrations of the properties of radiation, shielding and technologies used to detect radiation.
- Learn about the OPAL multipurpose reactor, the use of nuclear medicine and their impact on society.
- Discuss the public perception of nuclear science and the regulation of scientific research.

Cost: $90 per class.

Applications - Bilby

Applications, Recent results and Publications

1MV VEGA Accelerator

The 1MV accelerator system, named VEGA, is designed with the capability to perform high efficiency, high precision 14C and actinide mass spectrometry.

Scientific Models of Nuclear Fission

This workbook examines different scientific models of nuclear fission.

Students solve problems by:
- using modelling (including mathematical examples) to explain phenomena,
make predictions and solve problems using evidence from primary and
secondary sources
- using scientific evidence and critical thinking skills to solve problems

Students will:
- model a nuclear chain reaction
- apply this model to explain how a nuclear chain reaction occurs
- explain the advantages and limitations of the model
- visualise what is meant by nuclear fission
- use critical thinking skills to improve the model

Radioisotopes

Using the OPAL multipurpose reactor,, ANSTO can provide a diverse suite of radioisotopes for research and applications

Radiotracers

ANSTO provides a range of radiotracers for pre-clinical and clinical research using the OPAL multipurpose reactor. Users can access more than 300 known radiotracers. If a starting material is provided, new and non-commercial radiotracers can be produced.