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Using an Induction Melter with a Cold Crucible for the Immobilization of Plutonium

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OSTI ID:420660
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  1. A.A. Bochvara All Russian Scientific Research Institute of Non-Organic Materials, Moscow (Russia)
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This report evaluates the possibilities for immobilizing weapons-grade plutonium in glass-type materials that satisfy requirements for eventual burial in deep geologic repositories and correspond to the standards set for spent fuel.

Research Organization:
A.A. Bochvara All Russian Scientific Research Institute of Non-Organic Materials, Moscow (Russia)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
OSTI ID:
420660
Report Number(s):
CONF-951259, 319-326; ON: DE96011798
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES
CRITICALITY
Fissile Materials
GLASS
High Level Waste Separation
Induction Melter with a Cold Crucible (IMCC)
NUCLEAR WEAPONS DISMANTLEMENT
Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
PLUTONIUM
RADIOACTIVE WASTE PROCESSING
SOLIDIFICATION
STABILIZATION
STANDARDS
Solidification Process
Spent Fuel
VITRIFICATION
WASTE FORMS