Long-term spent fuel storage presents several challenges related to maintaining safety, security, and environmental protection over extended periods. Spent fuel is highly radioactive and generates heat, so it requires robust storage solutions to prevent radiation releases and overheating. One challenge is maintaining the integrity of the fuel cladding and storage containers over decades or even centuries. The cladding and containers must resist corrosion, degradation from radiation, and mechanical stresses. Another challenge is man....
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