Repository and deep borehole disposition of plutonium

Journal Article · Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1995 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society

OSTI ID:186284

Halsey, W G ^[1]

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1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)

Virtually all plutonium disposition options generate a waste stream which will require disposal as transuranic waste or high-level radioactive waste (HLW). These wastes must be assessed for disposal suitability and potential impacts. A primary alternative for HLW disposal for the ultimate disposal of plutonium is a geologic facility just for plutonium such as a deep borehole. This concept is discussed.

• OSTI ID: 186284
• Report Number(s): CONF-950601-; ISSN 0003-018X; TRN: 95:004729-0056
• Journal Information: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Vol. 72; Conference: Annual meeting of the American Nuclear Society (ANS), Philadelphia, PA (United States), 25-29 Jun 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1995
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

05 NUCLEAR FUELS
PLUTONIUM
UNDERGROUND DISPOSAL
HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES
BOREHOLES
GEOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS