Effects of radiation on the chemical environment surrounding waste canisters in proposed repository sites and possible effects on the corrosion process
This report explores the interaction of ionizing radiation with various environments. In particular, worst case (aqueous) environments for the proposed nuclear waste repository sites are considered. Emphasis is on the fundamental chemical and physical processes involved. The identities of possible radiolysis products (both transient and stable) have been sought through a literature search. The effect of radiation on corrosion processes is discussed. The radiation-induced chemical environment in the worst case repository sites is not well defined. Attention should therefore be given to fundamental studies exploring the interaction of such environments with components of the nuclear waste package, including the canister materials and backfills. Identification and quantification of radiolysis products would be helpful in this regard.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 5293249
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-81-1677; ON: DE82007096; TRN: 82-013019
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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CONTAINERS
CORROSION
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL
AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS
BRINES
GASES
GROUND WATER
MARINE DISPOSAL
RADIOLYSIS
SALT DEPOSITS
SEA BED
SEAWATER
UNDERGROUND DISPOSAL
CHEMICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CHEMISTRY
DECOMPOSITION
DISPERSIONS
FLUIDS
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
MANAGEMENT
MIXTURES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
RADIATION CHEMISTRY
SOLUTIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WATER
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