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IAEA - Hungarian Radioactive Waste Disposal
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Immobilization (c. 1995 - ) |
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Immobilization. The conversion of a waste into a waste form by solidification, embedding or encapsulation. Immobilization reduces the potential for migration or dispersion of radionuclides during handling, transportation, storage and disposal. Source: International Atomic Energy Agency, The Principles of Radioactive Waste Management, Safety Series No. 111-F, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria, 1995, p.18 |
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Published by Austehc Comments, questions, corrections and additions: gavanjm@unimelb.edu.au Prepared by: Acknowledgements Updated: 4 August 2020 http://www.iaea.esrc.unimelb.edu.au/biogs/E000059b.htm |