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There are no products that contain radioactive waste, except (perhaps) one. All the products that contain radioactive materials have the material specifically made for the application to which they are being put. In general, radioactive waste is stuff that is either too hazardous to reprocess or is just "unusable" in its current form and is far from cost effective to process or refine to make a usable product.
About the only exception to this "rule" is depleted uranium, which is used to make the kinetic energy "spear" in modern heavy armor defeating ammunition used by tanks. Depleted uranium is uranium from which the U-235 isotope has been removed during a process called enrichment. The U-235, you'll recall, is used to make nuclear fuel (and possibly a nuclear weapon, though the modern nuclear powers generally use plutonium for that purpose). The radioactive "waste" from this process consists mostly of U-238, which, while radioactively, is only mildly so.
There are a number of products that contain radioactive material, and we commonly encounter the ionizing smoke detector, which contains synthetically produced americium. There are also a fairly wide variety of radioactive materials made for applications in medicine. Some are used as radioactive sources for different types of scans (imaging), and some are used to supply ionizing energy to treat lymphoma. All of these products are manufactured to control the type and amount of radioactivity present. There are also cobalt gamma ray sources made to provide ionizing energy for applications in something like the X-ray inspection of pipe welds. Another cobalt gamma source could be set up to sterililze something like adhesive bandages (band aids) and other medical dressings because heat cannot be applied to the products.
The reprocessing of radioactive waste is a difficult, dangerous and expensive activity. The goal of those who deal with anyradioactive materials is to produce the absolute miniumum of radioactive waste. In general, it's just too hazardous and costly to do much with it except store it.
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What type of device includes any point source that emit radiation without actively dispersing radioactive material?
Radiological Exposure Devices (REDs)
What does N O R M stand for in pipeline safety?
N O R M stands for Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material. It refers to materials that contain radioactive elements found in the Earth's crust and can be present in pipeline operations, posing potential safety and health risks if not managed properly.
How are radioactive isotopes dectected?
with devices called Radiacs
Why are bannanas radioactive?
Nearly all living things contain a certain amount of radioactive material, mainly radioactive Carbon. Bananas absorb large amounts of Potassium, therefore also absorbing radioactive Potassium 40.
What type an amount of radioactive material is found in the M43A1 detector?
The M43A1 detector contains a small amount of radioactive material typically in the form of a sealed radioactive source, such as cesium-137 or americium-241. This radioactive material is used to generate radiation for detection purposes in the detector.
Does the human body naturally contain a small amount of radioactive material?
Yes.
Which type of devices includes any point source that emits radiation without actively dispersing radioactive material across an area?
Devices that include any point source that emits radiation without actively dispersing radioactive material across an area are considered sealed radiation sources. These sources are contained within a sealed container or device, preventing the spread of radioactive material.
What counts radioactive material?
Radioactive materials are substances that contain unstable nuclei that can undergo radioactive decay, releasing energy in the form of radiation. Common examples include uranium, plutonium, and radium.
Can radioactive be recycled?
Yes, there are a number of uses for radioactive material. It depends on the type of radioactive material.
Which type of device includes any point source that emits radiation without actively dispersing radioactive material across the area?
A point source that emits radiation without actively dispersing radioactive material is typically found in radiation therapy devices, such as linear accelerators used for cancer treatment, or in certain types of industrial radiography equipment. These devices focus and direct radiation beams toward a specific target area, without spreading radioactive material around.
Is there any radioactive material in microwave ovens?
There are no radioactive materials in microwave ovens: they use microwaves to cook food and heat liquids.
What type of device includes any point source that emit radiation without actively dispersing radioactive material?
Radiological Exposure Devices (REDs)
Does sodium contain radioactive isotopes?
Sodium has no radioactive isotopes.
Which device includes any point source that emits radiation without actively dispersing radioactive material across an area?
Radiological Exposure Devices (REDs)
Which type of device includes any point that emits radiation without actively dispersing radioactive material across an area?
Radiological Exposure Devices (REDs)
Are moon rocks radioactive?
No. At least no more than any other rocks. Almost all materials contain some trace of radioactive material.
What does N O R M stand for in pipeline safety?
N O R M stands for Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material. It refers to materials that contain radioactive elements found in the Earth's crust and can be present in pipeline operations, posing potential safety and health risks if not managed properly.
