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Fuel-containing lavas of the Chernobyl NPP fourth block: Topography, physicochemical properties, and formation scenario

Journal Article · · Radiochemistry
OSTI ID:122028
Practically all the author`s data on the fuel-containing lavas (FCL), new technogenic formations, that were generated during the accident at the Chernobyl NPP fourth block are reviewed. The positions of the FCL are examined. The FCL are classified and their physicochemical properties are reported. The amount of fuel in the subreactor rooms is estimated. A formation scenario of the FCL is discussed in detail with a calculation of the heat release and duration of each stage.
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OSTI ID:
122028
Journal Information:
Radiochemistry, Journal Name: Radiochemistry Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 36; ISSN RDIOEO; ISSN 1066-3622
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English