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Np(V) Sorption and Diffusion on Montmorillonite Clay Progress Report M4FT-13LL08060327

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1092525· OSTI ID:1092525
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
  2. Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology (CIEMAT), Madrid (Spain)

This progress report (Milestone Number M4FT-13LL08060327) summarizes research conducted at LLNL within Work Package Number FT-13LL080603, Disposal Research – Generic Engineered Barrier System Evaluations. The research is focused on quantifying Np(V) sorption to and diffusion through montmorillonite clay which is the primary mineralogic component of proposed bentonite backfill material in certain nuclear waste repository scenarios.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Office of Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48; AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
1092525
Report Number(s):
LLNL--TR-641530
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English