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Inspection organisations STUK authorises inspection organisations to inspect pressure equipment, other mechanical equipment as well as steel and concrete structures for nuclear facilities. Operation of STUK-approved inspection organisations is sub...https://stuk.fi/en/inspection-organisations
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Depleted uranium Depleted uranium is a by-product of the production of uranium fuel used in nuclear power plants. It is used, for example, in aircraft counterweights and in the keels of sailboats. In addition, depleted uranium is used in munitions...https://stuk.fi/en/depleted-uranium
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Nuclear weapons A nuclear weapon is a bomb whose destructive power is mainly based on the pressure wave and thermal radiation created by the explosion. Another threat is radiation from both radioactive substances released by the explosion and neut...https://stuk.fi/en/nuclear-weapons
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Laser Lasers are now widely used in our everyday lives. They can be found at home, at work and are used for a wide range of applications. Lasers are a valuable scientific tool in materials, pharmaceutical and forensic science, and play an importan...https://stuk.fi/en/laser-products
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Contacting our experts For contacting our experts and giving feedback on our activities, we kindly request you to use the form below. For example, you can send us a question about radiation in the environment, radiation protection licenses and use...https://stuk.fi/en/send-message
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Advisory Committees The operation and development of STUK is supported by four advisory committees consisting of external members: STUK Advisory Committee Established in spring 2008, this advisory committee is summoned by STUK’s Director General. ...https://stuk.fi/en/advisory-committees
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About Radon Radon is an odourless and invisible radioactive gas that can occur in indoor air. Measurement is the only way to find out the radon concentration. This section contains important information about radon. Radon in Finland Indoor air rad...https://stuk.fi/en/about-radon
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Nuclear safety STUK supervises nuclear safety in Finland. The license holder is responsible for the safety of nuclear energy use, but STUK sets the safety requirements and oversees their compliance. STUK's supervision includes nuclear facilities, ...https://stuk.fi/en/nuclear-safety