Method for storing spent nuclear fuel in repositories

Patent · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:863892

Schweitzer, Donald G ^[1]; Sastre, Cesar ^[2]; Winsche, Warren ^[3]

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1. Bayport, NY
2. Shoreham, NY
3. Bellport, NY

A method for storing radioactive spent fuel in repositories containing sulfur as the storage medium is disclosed. Sulfur is non-corrosive and not subject to radiation damage. Thus, storage periods of up to 100 years are possible.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-02-0016
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4269728
• OSTI ID: 863892
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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