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Valence states of actinides in synthetic monazites. [For possible storage of high-level nuclear wastes]

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6841189

The valence states of various actinides doped into the lanthanide orthophosphates (LnPO/sub 4/) have been investigated. Actinide-doped LnPO/sub 4/ single crystals were grown by means of a flux technique and the actinide valence states were determined by optical absorption spectrophotometry. Radiation damage effects were also studied in these systems. The lanthanide orthophosphates are found in nature in the form of the mineral monazite and synthetic analogs of this substance represent a promising primary containment medium for the isolation of high-level nuclear wastes.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
6841189
Report Number(s):
CONF-801124-22(Draft)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English