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Various radioactive isotopes are formed from the fission of uranium, and these have a wide range of half lives, some very long (thousands of years), so will eventually be much safer than when removed from the reactor, but will never completely "decompose" as you put it. Decompose usually means a chemical process-the fuel itself is uranium dioxide so the fission products will also be oxides, there is no other radical in the fuel to form any other chemical compound. Storage must ensure that the waste does not come into contact with water or any other chemical, so I guess it will always remain in oxide form.
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What type of reaction produces the most dangerous radioactive waste?
What type of reaction produces the most dangerous radioactive waste?
What plants have radioactive waste?
All plants have radioactive waste, especially fossil fuel plants.
What happens to Radioactive waste after?
most radioactive waste is put into special drums that are shipped to a special radioactive waste dump.some of it is concealed in sheets of glass or concrete and put in a place where it wont be touched for many of many years to come this is the most efficient way of doing it.
What is the biggest with radioactive waste?
The biggest problem with radioactive waste is how to safely and properly dispose of it. Finding suitable disposal facilities for radioactive waste is difficult. Depending on the type of waste disposed, the disposal facility may need to contain radiation for a very long time.
What type of energy produces radioactive waste?
nuclear
How radioactive waste is disposed?
Most radioactive waste is sealed in special containers, and buried underground. Medical waste that may be radioactive is taken to landfills.
Does the process of fission produce radioactive waste?
Yes, the process of fission produces radioactive waste.
What has the author Robert E Berlin written?
Robert E. Berlin has written: 'Radioactive waste management' -- subject(s): Radioactive waste disposal, Radioactive waste sites
Where is most high-level radioactive waste put?
radioactive waste go somewhere probally in a labratory
What kind of energy produces radioactive waste?
Nuclear Energy produces radioactive waste because if there isnt any sign of nuclear waste/energy in the sullotion/object then it wouldnt be counted as 'Radioactive'.
Is radioactive waste a pure substance or a mixture?
Radioactive waste is nearly always a mixture but it is possible to be a pure substance.
Does fusion create radioactive waste?
Yes, fusion does not create long-lived radioactive waste like fission does.
What are the three types of waste that the body produces?
The three types of waste that the body produces are feces, urine, and carbon dioxide. Feces are produced by the digestive system, urine by the urinary system, and carbon dioxide is a waste product of cellular respiration.
What type of hazardous waste gives off radiation?
Radioactive hazardous waste gives off radiation. This includes materials such as spent nuclear fuel, radioactive medical waste, and contaminated laboratory equipment. Proper handling and disposal of radioactive waste is crucial to protect human health and the environment.
Does fusion produce radioactive waste?
No. The products of nuclear fusion are not radioactive.
What type of reaction produces the most dangerous radioactive waste?
What type of reaction produces the most dangerous radioactive waste?
Does fusion produce radioactive waste?
Yes, fusion does not produce long-lived radioactive waste like nuclear fission.
