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SOIL ADSORPTION OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES AT LOS ALAMOS

Journal Article · · Sewage and Ind. Wastes
OSTI ID:4268641

Cylindrical samples of the Tshirege member of the Bandelier tuff were tested for adsorption of radioactive nuclides from waste solutions containing Pu- 239, Cs-137, or Sr-90, as well as mixtures of these. In addition, observations on leaching were made. Cs-137 and Pu-239 were readily retained by the tuff; however, the Pu-239 can be released by a subsequent discharge of solutions such as versene. Sr-90 was not retained by the tuff nearly as well as the other nuclides tested and was more easily released. (J.R.D.)

Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N. Mex.
NSA Number:
NSA-13-013044
OSTI ID:
4268641
Journal Information:
Sewage and Ind. Wastes, Journal Name: Sewage and Ind. Wastes Vol. Vol: 30
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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