skip to main content
OSTI.GOV title logo U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information

Title: Natural cements: How can they help us safely dispose of radioactive waste?

Journal Article · · Radwaste Magazine
OSTI ID:146154

This article discusses both the positive aspects of the use of natural cements to sorb and immobalize radionuclides in radioactive waste and the questions which must be addressed in considering this option for radioactive waste disposal. Areas of interest/concern include high pH plume, microbiology, corrosion, colloids, {sup 14}C retardation, and radionuclide speciation. Specific examples of site investigations are presented, and the implications for respository safety are discussed. 9 figs., 3 tabs.

OSTI ID:
146154
Journal Information:
Radwaste Magazine, Vol. 2, Issue 5; Other Information: PBD: Sep 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English