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Nuclear waste primarily originates from the operation of nuclear power plants, where spent fuel rods contain highly radioactive materials after their use in generating electricity. Additionally, nuclear waste is produced during the manufacturing of nuclear weapons, medical applications (such as radiotherapy), and research activities in laboratories utilizing radioactive isotopes. Other sources include decommissioned nuclear facilities and the disposal of nuclear materials from various industrial processes. Proper management and disposal of these wastes are critical to minimize environmental and health risks.
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What is nuclear waste material?
These are wastes emitting nuclear radiations.
What is an example of hazardous wastes?
- nuclear radiation - nuclear residue
What are some sources of radioactive wastes?
The main sources are:nuclear fuel cycle facilities (mining, milling, conversion, enrichment, fabrication, nuclear reactors, and reprocessing facilities)hospitals and medical treatment facilities using radioactive sources
What animals are affected by nuclear waste?
Nuclear wastes may be the cause of radioactive contamination of soils, waters, atmosphere, living beings.
What are radioactive wastes byproducts of?
A+ Nuclear energy
Radioactive wastes are a byproduct of?
A+ Nuclear energy
What are radioactive wastes a byproduct of?
A+ Nuclear energy
What has the author Peter John Dyne written?
Peter John Dyne has written: 'Managing nuclear wastes' -- subject(s): Radioactive wastes, Nuclear engineering
Who is responsible for disposing of nuclear wastes safely?
The Nuclear regulatory commission would be in charge of that
From where radioactive wastes are produced?
By nuclear power plants
Why is is important to dispose of wastes from nuclear power plants carefully?
The wastes are radioactive and could cause cancer.
Why does nuclear chemistry happen?
The object of nuclear chemistry is the study of radioactive materials, nuclear wastes, chemical reactions in a nuclear reactor etc.
