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| − | + | [[High Level Nuclear Waste]] is [[Nuclear Waste|nuclear waste]] with a many different [[Unstable Isotope|unstable isotopes]] with different [[Half Life|half lives]] and a high level of [[radioactivity]]. | |
===About High Level Nuclear Waste=== | ===About High Level Nuclear Waste=== | ||
: '''High level nuclear waste''' requires shielding to prevent [[irradiation]] of living [[organism]]s and containment to prevent [[Radioactive Contamination|contamination]] of the [[environment]]. | : '''High level nuclear waste''' requires shielding to prevent [[irradiation]] of living [[organism]]s and containment to prevent [[Radioactive Contamination|contamination]] of the [[environment]]. | ||
: '''High level nuclear waste''' releases a lot of [[energy]] which increases the [[temperature]] of the [[material]] so it requires cooling to prevent it [[heating]] up so much that [[Melting|melts]] or catches fire. | : '''High level nuclear waste''' releases a lot of [[energy]] which increases the [[temperature]] of the [[material]] so it requires cooling to prevent it [[heating]] up so much that [[Melting|melts]] or catches fire. | ||
Revision as of 22:13, 9 March 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
High Level Nuclear Waste is nuclear waste with a many different unstable isotopes with different half lives and a high level of radioactivity.
About High Level Nuclear Waste
- High level nuclear waste requires shielding to prevent irradiation of living organisms and containment to prevent contamination of the environment.
- High level nuclear waste releases a lot of energy which increases the temperature of the material so it requires cooling to prevent it heating up so much that melts or catches fire.