Decommissioning

Nuclear Energy

Taking a nuclear facility out of service safely.

Decommissioning is the administrative and technical process of retiring a nuclear facility, including decontamination and dismantling or safe enclosure.

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Radioactive Waste

Radioactive waste is classified as low-level, intermediate-level, or high-level; as solid, gaseous, or liquid. Each type needs different handling.

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Radioactive waste

Material with unwanted radionuclides.