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Nuclear waste is a mixture of various substances but held within the fuel rods which are encased in zircaloy, and these are not soluble in water. In fact the spent fuel is stored under water to both keep it cool and prevent radiation to power plant staff. This is safe for the short to medium term, but for long term storage something more permanent is required. Over thousands of years the fuel cladding could deteriorate and allow radioactive substances to leak out, and there could be some contamination if water was to flow through the storage area. So the long term store needs to be underground but in a geological formation which is known not to have had water present in the past.
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Which countries have nuclear waste problems?
All countries that have nuclear reactors have nuclear waste and it is always a problem, though a manageable one.
What is the name of the Defunct nuclear waste storage site in Nevada?
It is the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository.
What is concentrate and contain method?
its a method use in nuclear waste management where the waste is concentrated and then isolated. this method also use for non nuclear waste management.
What source of energy produces radioactive waste?
Nuclear Energy
Can our nuclear waste go in to your water?
no, its not safe to dispose nuclear waste in water,rather it would be safe to dispose it in common salt trenches.
Is e waste worse than nuclear waste?
nuclear waste is worst
Is there nuclear waste in space?
Yes, there is nuclear waste in space.
What waste is produced from nuclear power stations?
nuclear waste
What are the causes of nuclear and toxic waste?
nuclear waste is a by product of nuclear power plants, or in the creation of nuclear weapons.
What does nuclear waste contain?
nuclear waste contains about 90 % of nuclear fuel but it is much harmful then nuclear itself.
What does France do with nuclear waste?
Because you can reuse 17% of nuclear waste and use it as if it was new.
How is holding nuclear waste good for the coomunity?
The government and companies will pay states and cities money for using their land for storage of nuclear waste. Nuclear waste can be dangerous, but when stored safely it is no danger. Nuclear waste is produced by nuclear power plants, which produce large amounts of cheap electricity.
Which countries have nuclear waste problems?
All countries that have nuclear reactors have nuclear waste and it is always a problem, though a manageable one.
Why is nuclear waste renewable?
Nuclear waste is NOT renewable. It is typically buried and sealed off because of its non-usability and the radiation damage that can afflict people from being in the vicinity of nuclear waste.
Where does the US send nuclear waste?
For now nuclear waste is stored on site where the waste was generated. In a few years US will begin to store nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain, Nevada but no official date has been set.
What is nuclear wast?
During nuclear division and the process of metabolic activities ,some waste materials are formed in the nucleus. it is called nuclear waste.
What is the name of the Defunct nuclear waste storage site in Nevada?
It is the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository.
