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]

🔗 Learn more about hot cells:

• The Buzz on Hot Cells – Westinghouse Blog

• Von Gahlen Hot Cells Overview

• GlobalSpec: Hot Cells Explained

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