6. Conclusion

The safe, reliable and economical operation of France's nuclear power plants is all the more important given that they generate over 80% of the electricity consumed in the country.

To meet these objectives, plant chemistry and radiochemistry play an important role:

• by controlling the risk of corrosion of the various materials used in the plant's components;

• by minimizing dosimetry;

• optimizing the release of chemicals and radiochemicals into the environment.

Such operation, in a context of impeccable safety, requires appropriate monitoring of chemical and radiochemical parameters, while ensuring the highest possible availability and acceptable operating costs.

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