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← ScienceWhich outcome accelerates the release of iodine-131 during reactor containment failure?
A)Sublimation via increased reactor temperature✓
B)Gamma irradiation of stainless steel
C)Reduction of graphite control rods
D)Photoelectric effect on containment walls
💡 Explanation
Elevated reactor temperature causes increased sublimation, because the radioactive material transitions directly from solid to gas. Therefore, iodine-131 rapidly escapes the containment, rather than being adsorbed or dissolved if temperature remained lower.
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