Intermediate Level Nuclear Waste
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Intermediate level nuclear waste is nuclear waste with a long half life and a medium level of radioactivity.
About Intermediate Level Nuclear Waste
- Intermediate level nuclear waste requires shielding to prevent irradiation of living organisms and containment to prevent contamination of the environment.
- Intermediate level nuclear waste does not release enough energy to increase the temperature of the material so it does not require cooling.
- Intermediate level nuclear waste is the most difficult to dispose of because it remains dangerously radioactive for thousands of years.