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Process for solidifying high-level nuclear waste

Patent ·
OSTI ID:863109
The addition of a small amount of reducing agent to a mixture of a high-level radioactive waste calcine and glass frit before the mixture is melted will produce a more homogeneous glass which is leach-resistant and suitable for long-term storage of high-level radioactive waste products.
Research Organization:
BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830;
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4094809
OSTI ID:
863109
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English