Vitrification of Hanford High-Level Waste Faces Critical Challenges in Glass Immobilization.
The Hanford site in Washington State has a lot of radioactive waste that needs to be stored safely. Scientists are working on turning this waste into glass using special heaters. Even though this process is well-known, there are still many challenges to overcome, like figuring out the best glass mixtures and making sure the glass will last a long time.