Concept development for saltstone and low level waste disposal

Conference · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6787628

Wilhite, E L

A low-level alkaline salt solution will be a byproduct in the processing of high-level waste at the Savannah River Plant (SRP). This solution will be incorporated into a cement wasteform, saltstone, and placed in surface vaults. Laboratory and field testing and mathematical modeling have demonstrated the predictability of contaminant release from cement wasteforms. Saltstone disposal in surface vaults will meet drinking water standards in shallow groundwater at the disposal area boundary. Planning for new Low-Level Waste (LLW) disposal could incorporate concepts developed for saltstone disposal.

• Research Organization: Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (USA). Savannah River Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: AC09-76SR00001
• OSTI ID: 6787628
• Report Number(s): DP-MS-86-110; CONF-870306-28; ON: DE87006386
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CEMENTS
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LIQUID WASTES
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