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The refining of partially radioactive raw materials such as stone and dirt to extract the radioactive portion for use as nuclear fuel. One example, the use of a nuclear centrifuge to spin the raw material, using the difference in specific gravity to separate and extract the final product.
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How do scientist collect pure plutonium?
Irradiation of uranium in nuclear reactors, separation from the spent nuclear fuel, refining
What does refining Uranium do to it?
Uranium used in nuclear reactors must be very pure (to avoid loss of neutrons, problems of corrosion etc.); the refining step is obligatory.
Who is most at risk in a nuclear energy accident?
Those most at risk in a nuclear energy accident are the workers at the nuclear facility itself.
Was Korea's nuclear test above ground?
No. North Korea tested it's nuclear weaponry at an underground facility
What is the oak ridge nuclear plant?
It is the facility built to produce nuclear material for the US Atomic weapons program.
What was the first nuclear facility to generate electricity in the US?
The SM-1 nuclear reactor in Fort Belvior in virginia.
What are nuclear disasters?
Nuclear disasters are incidents that result in the release of radioactive material from a nuclear facility. They include both minor and major radiation releases.
What are sources of radiation pollution?
Unstable isotopes , mining ,refining of plutonium and thorium, production and explosion of nuclear weapons, nuclear power plants and fuels and preparation of radioactive isotopes.
How many nuclear power stations are in Australia?
There are no nuclear power plants in Australia. There is one small working nuclear reactor at the Lucas Heights research facility in Sydney.
What do you mean by petroleum refining?
petroleum refining is petroleum refining
What are the solutions to nuclear disasters?
All habitation around the nuclear facility is relocated to safe areas beyond the radiation area. Protective suits and bunkers are made for workers near the nuclear site.
Does a nuclear imaging facility need lead walls?
Lead is the traditional method used for protection.
