After-Pop! What is a Hot Cell?

30/06/2025 7 min Temporada 2 Episodio 34

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After-Pop! Episode: What the Heck is a Hot Cell?In this After-Pop! Danielle breaks down the mysterious world of nuclear hot cells—shielded enclosures that let scientists safely handle some of the most radioactive materials on Earth. From spent nuclear fuel to life-saving radiopharmaceuticals, hot cells are the unsung heroes of nuclear science and medicine.✨ What We Cover:What hot cells are and why they matterHow they look and operate (hello, robotic arms!)The different types of hot cells: standard, GMP, mini cells, and mobileThe crucial role they play in nuclear fuel reprocessing, reactor safety, medical isotope production, and moreA look ahead at innovations in automation and training🎧 Listen to our full episode with Marcellus Boykin, where we first touched on hot cells and other nuclear workforce innovations: [LINK TO EPISODE]🔗 Learn more about hot cells:The Buzz on Hot Cells – Westinghouse BlogVon Gahlen Hot Cells OverviewGlobalSpec: Hot Cells ExplainedGot questions about hot cells or other nuclear tech? leave a comment or follow us on LinkedIn

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