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Title: Method for storing nuclear fuel in respositories

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5441234

A method for storing radioactive spent fuel in repositories containing polyphenyl or silicon oil as the storage medium is disclosed. Polyphenyls and silicon oils are non-corrosive and are not subject to radiation damage. Thus, storage periods of up to 100 years are possible.

DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-02-0016
Assignee:
TIC; ERA-05-025354; EDB-80-076022
OSTI ID:
5441234
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English