Structural Properties Laboratory now open at INL

May 21, 2026, 3:35PMNuclear News
The SPL’s hot cell, seen here, has both manually operated and robotic manipulators for the safe handling of irradiated material. (Photo: INL)

Earlier this week, Idaho National Laboratory announced that its Structural Properties Laboratory (SPL) has been fully operational since January. Located at INL’s Materials and Fuels Complex, the SPL houses the lab’s first new hot cell in 50 years.