{sup 129}I{sup -} and {sup 99}TcO{sub 4}-scavengers for low level radioactive waste backfills
Minimization of {sup 129}I{sup -} and {sup 99}TcO{sub 4}{sup -} transport to the biosphere is critical to the success of low level radioactive waste (LLRW) storage facilities. Here we experimentally identify and classify optimal sorbent materials for inclusion in LLRW backfills. For low pH conditions (pH 4-5), Cu-sulfides and possibly imogolite-rich soils provide K{sub d}`s (surface-solution partition coefficients) of roughly 10{sup 3} ml g{sup -1} for iodide, and 10{sup 2} ml g{sup -1} for technetium. At near neutral pH, hydrotalcites, Cu-oxides, Cu-sulfides and lignite coal possess K{sub d}`s on the order of 10{sup 2} ml g{sup -1} for both iodine and technetium. At high pH (pH > 10), such as might occur in a cementitious LLRW facility, calcium monosulfate aluminate K{sub d}`s are calculated to be roughly 10{sup 2} ml g{sup -1} for both iodine and technetium.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Research, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 475667
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-95-2978; ON: DE97004748; TRN: 97:010939
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: Mar 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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