China Isotope & Radiation Corporation Signs Cobalt-60 Supply Agreement with Brazil's CNEN

China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC) has announced the signing of an agreement with the National Nuclear Energy Commission of Brazil (CNEN) for the intended purchase of cobalt-60 radioactive sources for irradiation purposes. This marks CIRC’s first export of self-produced cobalt-60 radioactive sources to the Latin American market and represents the first substantive cooperation under the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Isotope Procurement signed by both parties in October 2025. The cobalt-60 sources will be used to enhance the irradiation capacity of the Brazilian Nuclear and Energy Research Institute (IPEN), supporting applications in technology research and development, material research, and irradiation processing. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. China Isotope & Radiation Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on November 17, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here