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Where is most high-level radioactive waste put?
radioactive waste go somewhere probally in a labratory
What kind of nuclear waste are produced by nuclear energy?
Radioactive waves
Who Conducts research on the storage and disposal of high level radioactive waste?
Energy
How can the disposal of high-level nuclear waste be a problem?
It's highly radioactive.
Conducts research on the storage and disposal of high level radioactive waste.?
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What department Conducts research on the storage and disposal of high level radioactive waste.?
Energy
What are the different types of radioactive waste?
In the U.S., radioactive waste is divided into three main types, classified according to their activity, their heat generation potential, and what they physically contain. These three main levels are low level waste (LLW), transuranic waste (TRU), and high level waste (HLW). For each of these types of waste, there is a specific disposal solution -- above ground storage or shallow burial for low level waste and deep repository storage for transuranic and high level wastes. In most other countries, nuclear waste is categorized as low level waste, intermediate level waste, and high level waste. The reason for this different classification system is that in the U.S. waste is classified based on where it comes from; in most other countries, waste is classified according to what the effects of the waste might be. In both classifications, low level waste represents about 90% of all radioactive waste
Is control rods a high level radioactive waste?
Control rods themselves are not classified as high-level radioactive waste; they are typically considered low- to intermediate-level waste. While control rods, used in nuclear reactors to regulate the fission process, may become radioactive over time due to neutron activation, they usually do not contain the same level of long-lived isotopes found in high-level waste. After their operational life, control rods are usually managed through specific disposal methods that reflect their lower radiological risk.
Difference between high level and low level radioactive waste?
High-level radioactive waste is highly radioactive and generates significant heat, typically resulting from nuclear reactor operations and spent nuclear fuel. It requires extensive shielding and long-term management, often stored in deep geological repositories. In contrast, low-level radioactive waste contains lower levels of radioactivity and can include items like contaminated clothing or tools. It generally requires less stringent handling and can often be disposed of in near-surface facilities.
What has the author L J Jardine written?
L. J. Jardine has written: 'A review of metal-matrix encapsulation of solidified radioactive high-level waste' -- subject(s): Radioactive waste disposal, Metal cladding
Does nuclear waste glow green?
No- but it looks good in the comics. Most radioactive waste does not glow in ANY color. Very high level radioactive may exhibit Cherenkov radiation effects, and glow blue or purple.
What is waste that contain radioisotopes?
Waste that contains radioisotopes is known as radioactive waste. This type of waste is generated from various sources, including nuclear power plants, medical facilities using radioactive materials for diagnostics and treatments, and research institutions. Depending on its level of radioactivity, radioactive waste is categorized into low-level, intermediate-level, and high-level waste, each requiring specific handling, storage, and disposal methods to ensure safety and environmental protection. Proper management is crucial to prevent exposure to harmful radiation and minimize environmental impact.
