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Saturated Zone Colloid Transport

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/837375· OSTI ID:837375
Colloid retardation is influenced by the attachment and detachment of colloids from immobile surfaces. This analysis demonstrates the development of parameters necessary to estimate attachment and detachment of colloids and, hence, retardation in both fractured tuff and porous alluvium. Field and experimental data specific to fractured tuff are used for the analysis of colloid retardation in fractured tuff. Experimental data specific to colloid transport in alluvial material from Yucca Mountain as well as bacteriophage field studies in alluvial material, which are thought to be good analogs for colloid transport, are used to estimate attachment and detachment of colloids in the alluvial material. There are no alternative scientific approaches or technical methods for calculating these retardation factors.
Research Organization:
Yucca Mountain Project, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
OSTI ID:
837375
Report Number(s):
ANL-NBS-HS-000031, REV 01; DOC.20030916.0008, DC35223
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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