Tiny radioactive sample from Fukushima to take up to year to analyze, crucial for decommissioning efforts.

A tiny radioactive sample from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, weighing just 0.7 grams, will take six months to a year to analyze. Retrieved by a robot, this sample is crucial for understanding radioactivity levels and chemical structure of the fuel debris, aiding the decades-long decommissioning process. Over 13 years after the 2011 tsunami disaster, around 880 tons of hazardous material remains at the plant.

November 21, 2024
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