Low Level Nuclear Waste

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Low Level Nuclear Waste is nuclear waste with a long half life but a low level of radioactivity.

About Low Level Nuclear Waste

Low level nuclear waste does not require shielding or cooling due to the very low level of radioactivity.

Low level nuclear waste can be disposed of with little risk to the environment because even though it has a half life its level of radioactivity is low.