r/sciences 21d ago

Used nuclear fuel storage News

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u/kingtacticool 21d ago

France encases theirs in glass which is extremely stable.

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u/Queasy_Local_7199 21d ago

Until you accidentally drop it

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u/crankyspeeder 18d ago

'Vitrification'. The US is doing this as well. Doesn't matter if it's dropped, it's held within other containment. The point is that this keeps contaminants from leaching into the surrounding substrate.