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.