01-16-2014, 05:04 AM
300 tons of water are splashed on the core to keep it from melting down - then released into the water (ocean)
that is per day / 24 hrs .... when the clock goes twice around passing the 12 twice .... for almost 4 years .... 1200 days at 300 tons a day all headed our way.
hope this helps with your understanding - lots of good info besides puna web out there in the ether
How does strontium-90 change in the environment?
As strontium-90 decays, it releases radiation and forms yttrium-90 (Y-90), which in turn decays to stable zirconium. The half-life of Sr-90 is 29.1 years, and that of Yttrium-90 is 64 hours. Sr-90 emits moderate energy beta particles, and Y-90 emits very strong (energetic) beta particles. Strontium-90 can form many chemical compounds, including halides, oxides, and sulfides, and moves easily through the environment.
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that is per day / 24 hrs .... when the clock goes twice around passing the 12 twice .... for almost 4 years .... 1200 days at 300 tons a day all headed our way.
hope this helps with your understanding - lots of good info besides puna web out there in the ether
How does strontium-90 change in the environment?
As strontium-90 decays, it releases radiation and forms yttrium-90 (Y-90), which in turn decays to stable zirconium. The half-life of Sr-90 is 29.1 years, and that of Yttrium-90 is 64 hours. Sr-90 emits moderate energy beta particles, and Y-90 emits very strong (energetic) beta particles. Strontium-90 can form many chemical compounds, including halides, oxides, and sulfides, and moves easily through the environment.
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