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Calculation of the generation of radiolytic products in water due to alpha radiation. Determination of the rate of alteration of the spent nuclear fuel matrix. PT-02-2000

The degree of alteration of the fuel under repository conditions is one of the main parameters to be determined in any assessment of performance in a deep geological disposal (DGD) facility. Detalles

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Classification of radioactive wastes

...WastesLow and Intermediate Level Wastes LILW.Low specific activity.Beta-gamma emitters.Very low concentrations of alpha emitters.Half life of less than 30 years.Non heat generating.Very Low Level Wastes VLLW.Very low specific activity 100Bqg.Fewer...

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Radioactivity

...may be propagated as electromagnetic radiation or in the form of particles. A distinction is made between the followingAlpha radiation particulate and with a low power of penetration. This type of radiation may be detained with just the thickness...

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Characteristics of spent fuel

...4.1.Minority actinides 0.1.The spent fuel from nuclear reactors, which looks just the same as fresh fuel, emits alpha, beta and gamma radiation and also generates heat as a result of radioactive decay.The difference between spent and fresh fuel is...

Activities and Projects > Low and Intermediate Level Wastes > Description of Low and Intermediate Level Wastes

Radioactivity

...may be propagated as electromagnetic radiation or in the form of particles. A distinction is made between the followingAlpha radiation particulate and with a low power of penetration. This type of radiation may be detained with just the thickness...