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LOW-ACTIVATION MATERIAL [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Radioactive Contamination
DEF

A certain material for which the radioactivity induced by neutron irradiation is low.

OBS

In particular, disposal of such material does not require geological storage as is required for nuclear fission waste. It is proposed that fusion-power reactors will be built of this sort of material.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Pollution par radioactivité
DEF

Matériau dont la radioactivité induite par irradiation neutronique est faible.

Spanish

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