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There are three main categories of nuclear waste:
- High Level Waste, including waste fuel and similar materials
- Intermediate Level Waste, such as materials from reactor decommissioning, sludge, and so on, that require shielding. This category is not in use in the United States. In the United States there is an intermediate level termed Transuranic Waste, which consists of materials that contain transuranic elements due to contamination, and so need shielding.
- Low Level Waste, including materials contaminated with radioactive materials with short half lives, such as clothing, paper, filters, tools, and so on, that can be stored for a relatively short time and requires little, if any, shielding aside from short term burial
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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.
What happens with the waste from nuclear power?
The waste from nuclear power, known as nuclear waste, is typically stored in secure containers at nuclear power plants or in underground repositories. Different countries have different strategies for managing and disposing of nuclear waste, with some exploring options for recycling or reprocessing it to reduce its volume and radioactivity. Long-term solutions for nuclear waste disposal, such as deep geological repositories, are being developed to ensure safe containment for thousands of years.
Is nuclear waste deadly?
Yes, nuclear waste can be deadly due to its high levels of radiation which can cause harm to living organisms if not handled properly. Exposure to nuclear waste can lead to serious health effects such as cancer and genetic mutations. Proper containment and disposal of nuclear waste are essential to prevent harm to humans and the environment.
Is e waste worse than nuclear waste?
nuclear waste is worst
What waste is produced from nuclear power stations?
nuclear waste
Is there nuclear waste in space?
Yes, there is nuclear waste in space.
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.
Can you die from nuclear waste?
Yes, and your grave will be easy to locate with a giger counter 100,000 years from now. There are different grades of nuclear waste with some being not too bad and some being real nasty.
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.
