Difference between revisions of "High Level Nuclear Waste"
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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]]. | [[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]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:32, 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.