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Portland cement: A solidification agent for low-level radioactive waste

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/183882· OSTI ID:183882
This bulletin discusses the solidification of waste streams using portland-type cement to provide the structural stability required by 10 CFR 61. Portland cement has been used in this role since early in the commercial nuclear program as a simple and inexpensive solidification medium for immobilization of radioactive wastes. Through the use of additives, most waste streams can be satisfactorily immobilized with portland cement. However, some problem waste streams can not be solidified with portland cement at this time, and those are discussed in this document.
Research Organization:
EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-76ID01570
OSTI ID:
183882
Report Number(s):
EGG-LLW--8843-91-3; ON: DE96007405
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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