Role of organics in the subsurface migration of radionuclides in groundwater

Conference · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6468928

Toste, A P; Kirby, L J; Pahl, T R

We describe two broad research efforts at Maxey Flats. First, we have completed a study of radionuclide migration and groundwater movement in an experimental study area we constructed adjacent to a waste-filled trench. Second, we are engaged in a major research effort aimed at elucidating the role of organic species in the subsurface migration of radionuclides. We have completed a survey study aimed at mapping the organic content of various groundwater samples from waste trenches and the experimentally study area. We have also begun a detailed chemical speciation study to determine which organics identified in the survey study are compelxed or chelated to radionuclides.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 6468928
• Report Number(s): PNL-SA-10882; CONF-830303-13; ON: DE83009125
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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