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CERAMIC SPONGES FOR RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL

Journal Article · · Journal American Water Works Association (U.S.)
OSTI ID:4238937

Porous clay bodies for radioactive waste disposal were investigated. Preliminary results indicate that some ceramics absorb from 50 to 200% of their weight. Ceramic sponges which had absorbed Sr-90 and Cs-137 were fired to 1300 C with subsequent water leaching No appreciable radioactivity was found in the leach solutions Since the method has shown promise, a fullscale investigation is planned. (J.R.D.)

Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N. Mex.
NSA Number:
NSA-13-013042
OSTI ID:
4238937
Journal Information:
Journal American Water Works Association (U.S.), Journal Name: Journal American Water Works Association (U.S.) Vol. Vol: 51; ISSN JAWWA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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