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April 10, 2011

Nuclear Engineer Arnie Gundersen demonstrates How Fukushima's Fuel Rods Melted and Shattered

April 10, 2011/ Arnie Gundersen
Nuclear Engineer Arnie Gundersen demonstrates How Fukushima's Fuel Rods Melted and Shattered

A field demonstration simulating the impact of Fukushima's intense heat upon Zircaloy [zirconium alloy] fuel rods.

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