Influence of calcite on uranium(VI) reactive transport in the groundwater–river mixing zone
Journal Article
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· Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 156:27-37
Calcite is an important mineral that can affect uranyl reactive transport in subsurface sediments. This study investigated the distribution of calcite and its influence on uranyl adsorption and reactive transport in the groundwater-river mixing zone at US Hanford 300A, Washington State. Simulations using a 2D reactive transport model under field-relevant hydrogeochemical conditions revealed a complex distribution of calcite concentration as a result of dynamic groundwater-river interactions. The calcite concentration distribution in turn affected the spatial and temporal changes in aqueous carbonate, calcium, and pH, which subsequently influenced U(VI) mobility and discharge rates into the river. The results implied that calcite distribution and its concentration dynamics is an important consideration for field characterization, monitoring, and reactive transport prediction.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 1130649
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-82994; KP1702030
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 156:27-37, Journal Name: Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 156:27-37
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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