Classification of Radioactive Waste

Outlines various possibilities for the development of a classification system for radioactive wastes. This guide proposes a modified classification system with general quantitative boundaries and gives guidance for the development of quantitative classification systems.

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This Safety Guide, published under the IAEA’s Radioactive Waste Safety Standards (RADWASS) programme, outlines various possibilities for the development of a classification system for radioactive wastes. It proposes a modified classification system with general quantitative boundaries and gives guidance for the development of quantitative classification systems.