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Reconciliation of experimental and modelling concepts in a natural analogue of radionuclide migration

Conference ·
OSTI ID:572271
 [1];  [2]
  1. Univ. of Helsinki (Finland). Lab. of Radiochemistry
  2. VTT Energy, Espoo (Finland)
One of the major problems in testing radionuclide transport models with a natural analogue is the potential discrepancy between experimental and modelling concepts. In the matrix diffusion studies at Palmottu the measured U-series concentration profiles and mathematical simulations showed disagreement, suggesting discrepancy in respective concepts of radionuclide attachment on the rock pores. Here, the discrepancy was approached by studying uranium fixation in more detail within the most loosely-bound fraction.
OSTI ID:
572271
Report Number(s):
CONF-961202--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English