SCK CEN R&D on the interaction between nuclear waste glass and clay near- and far- field materials

Research outputpeer-review

Abstract

A large R&D programme has been performed in Belgium to evaluate the chemical durability of candidate high-level waste glasses in clay environments. This paper discusses the methodology followed and the main results obtained over the past years. The methodology involves laboratory test set-ups focusing on the interaction with solid clay, modelling, and tests in the underground research laboratory in clay. The results discussed include dissolution rates, mobile radionuclide concentrations in the interacting solutions, analytical modelling and results from an in situ test. The results show that HLW glass will act as a substantial barrier in such an environment. The paper also discusses the main dissolution processes involved and the remaining uncertainties.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEnvironmental Issues and Waste Management Technologies in the Materials and Nuclear Industries XII - A Collection of Papers Presented at the 2008 Materials Science and Technology Conf., MS and T'08
Place of PublicationHoboken (NJ), United States
PublisherAmerican Ceramic Society
Pages103-114
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9780470408483
DOIs
StatePublished - 13 Jul 2009
Event2008 Materials Science and Technology Conference, MS and T'08 - Pittsburgh, PA
Duration: 5 Oct 20089 Oct 2008

Publication series

NameCeramic Transactions
Volume207
ISSN (Print)1042-1122

Conference

Conference2008 Materials Science and Technology Conference, MS and T'08
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPittsburgh, PA
Period2008-10-052008-10-09

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Materials Chemistry

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