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Crushed nuclear plant concrete captures 98% of strontium-90 in 48 hours

Scientists from the University of Manchester, the UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory, and Clemson University have discovered a surprisingly straightforward way to trap radioactive strontium-90 from water-using crushed concrete leftover from dismantled nuclear plants. By treating this concrete rubble with phosphates, they enhanced its ability to capture up to 98% of strontium-90 within just 48 hours, […]