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Results of testing the Grambow rate law for use in HWVP glass durability correlations

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/378211· OSTI ID:378211
A theory based on Grambow`s work on hydration of glass as linear function of solution composition was evaluated. Use of Grambow`s linear rate law for correlation of durability with glass composition is not recommended. Dissolution rate of the glass was determined using the rate of release of sodium with an ion selective electrode. This method was tested first applying it to initial dissolution rate of several glasses at several temperatures with zero initial concentration of silicic acid. HW39-2, HW39-4, and SRL-202 from Savannah River were tested; there was significant scatter in the data, with the dissolution rates of HW39 glasses and the SRL glass being comparable within this scatter. The dissolution rate of SRL-202 at 80 C and pH 7 for silicic acid concentrations 0, 25, 50, and 100% saturation, was found to decrease dramatically at only 25% of the saturated silicic acid concentration, which does not conform to the linear theory.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab., Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
378211
Report Number(s):
PNNL--11070; ON: DE96008032
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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