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 matter
How they look and operate (hello, robotic arms!)
The different types of hot cells: standard, GMP, mini cells, and mobile
The crucial role they play in nuclear fuel reprocessing, reactor safety, medical isotope production, and more
A 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]
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