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Uranium speciation in glass corrosion layers: An XAFS study

Conference ·
OSTI ID:572044
;  [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)
  2. Boeing Co., Seattle, WA (United States)
  3. EXAFS Co., Pioche, NV (United States)
Uranium L{sub 3} X-ray absorption data were obtained from two borosilicate glasses, which are considered as models for radioactive wasteforms, both before and after leaching. Surface sensitivity to uranium speciation was attained by a novel application of simultaneous fluorescence and electron-yield detection. Changes in speciation are clearly discernible, from U(VI) in the bulk to (UO{sub 2}){sup 2+}-uranyl in the corrosion layer. The uranium concentrations within the corrosion layer also show variations with leaching times that can be determined from the data.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG06-84ER45121
OSTI ID:
572044
Report Number(s):
CONF-961202--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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