Electrochemical methods for leaching of spent fuel

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Nucl. Chem. Waste Manage.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5349679

Wang, R; Katayama, Y B

Electrochemical methods were used to study the initial dissolution and leaching behavior of spent-fuel fragments. The initial dissolution rate and the nature of the surface film of the spent fuel was shown to be compatible with those of single-crystal UO/sub 2/ surfaces. Thus, studying the behavior of UO/sub 2/ may provide an understanding of spent-fuel leaching mechanisms. Also, the study showed that spent-fuel leach data and dissolution kinetics may be obtained from the electrochemical methods described.

• Research Organization: Battelle, Pac Northwest Lab, Richland, Wash
• OSTI ID: 5349679
• Journal Information: Nucl. Chem. Waste Manage.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Chem. Waste Manage.; (United States) Vol. 2:2; ISSN NCWMD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ALKALI METAL COMPOUNDS
BRINES
CARBON COMPOUNDS
CARBONATES
CHALCOGENIDES
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CRYSTALS
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FUELS
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MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS
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OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL
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SEPARATION PROCESSES
SODIUM CARBONATES
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SOLID WASTES
SPENT FUELS
URANIUM COMPOUNDS
URANIUM DIOXIDE
URANIUM OXIDES
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTES
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