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Development of Advanced Electrochemical Emission Spectroscopy for Monitoring Corrosion in Simulated DOE Liquid Waste

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/885062· OSTI ID:885062

Various forms of general and localized corrosion represent principal threats to the integrity of DOE liquid waste storage tanks. These tanks, which are of a single wall or double wall design, depending upon their age, are fabricated from welded carbon steel and contain a complex waste-form comprised of NaOH and NaNO3, along with trace amounts of phosphate, sulfate, carbonate, and chloride. Because waste leakage can have a profound environmental impact, considerable interest exists in predicting the accumulation of corrosion damage, so as to more effectively schedule maintenance and repair.

Research Organization:
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE - Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
FG07-97ER62515
OSTI ID:
885062
Report Number(s):
EMSP-60219--2005
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English