Difference between revisions of "Intermediate Level Nuclear Waste"
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− | [[Intermediate Level Nuclear Waste]] is [[Nuclear Waste|nuclear waste]] with a short [[Half Life|half life]] and a medium level of [[radioactivity]] | + | [[File:IonisingRadiationSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The [[hazard]] symbol found on containers of [[Nuclear Waste|nuclear waste]].]] |
+ | [[Intermediate Level Nuclear Waste|Intermediate level nuclear waste]] is [[Nuclear Waste|nuclear waste]] with a short [[Half Life|half life]] and a medium level of [[radioactivity]] | ||
===About Intermediate Level Nuclear Waste=== | ===About Intermediate Level Nuclear Waste=== | ||
: '''Intermediate level nuclear waste''' requires shielding to prevent [[irradiation]] of living [[organism]]s and containment to prevent [[Radioactive Contamination|contamination]] of the [[environment]]. | : '''Intermediate level nuclear waste''' requires shielding to prevent [[irradiation]] of living [[organism]]s and containment to prevent [[Radioactive Contamination|contamination]] of the [[environment]]. | ||
: '''Intermediate level nuclear waste''' does not release enough [[energy]] to increase the [[temperature]] of the [[material]]. | : '''Intermediate level nuclear waste''' does not release enough [[energy]] to increase the [[temperature]] of the [[material]]. |
Revision as of 22:32, 9 March 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Intermediate level nuclear waste is nuclear waste with a short 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.