Techniques for the solidification of radioactive wastes in concrete

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Nucl. Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7335292

Colombo, P; Neilson, Jr, R M

Techniques are developed for the solidification of radioactive wastes in concrete. Included are the sources, storage, volume reduction, and solidification of liquid wastes at Brookhaven National Laboratory using the cement-vermiculite process, as well as solid waste treatment, shipping containers, and off-site shipments of solid wastes. The properties of low-heat-generating high-level wastes, simulating those in storage at the Savannah River Plant, solidified in concrete, were determined. Polymer impregnation was found to further decrease the leachability and improve the durability of these concrete waste forms. 7 tables, 7 figures.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY
• OSTI ID: 7335292
• Journal Information: Nucl. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 32:1; ISSN NUTYB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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