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Surface Studies of Nuclear Waste Glasses

Journal Article · · Glass Researcher
OSTI ID:10456
GLASS is the matrix of choice of every major country involved with long-term management of high-level radioactive waste (HLW). There are many reasons why glass is preferred. Among the most important considerations is the ability of glass structures to accommodate and immobilize the many different types of constituents present in HLW, and to produce a product that not only has excellent technical properties, but also processes good processing features.
Research Organization:
Savannah River Site (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-96SR18500
OSTI ID:
10456
Report Number(s):
WSRC-MS-99-00591
Journal Information:
Glass Researcher, Journal Name: Glass Researcher
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English