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Title: Radioactive waste disposal package

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5353257

A radioactive waste disposal package is claimed comprising a canister for containing vitrified radioactive waste material and a sealed outer shell encapsulating the canister. A solid block of filler material is supported in said shell and convertible into a liquid state for flow into the space between the canister and outer shell and subsequently hardened to form a solid, impervious layer occupying such space. 4 figs.

Research Organization:
Westinghouse Electric Corp., Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
Assignee:
Department of Energy
Application Number:
ON: DE85017748
OSTI ID:
5353257
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English