Physics A-Level
Vitrification
What Vitrification means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Vitrification
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A storage method in which high-level waste is turned into glass blocks, cooled in water ponds for decades to dissipate heat, and destined for deep geological disposal.
Topics that use Vitrification
- Safety aspects (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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