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Effect of Pore Solution Composition on Cesium Leachability of Cement-Based Waste Forms

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2011

Susan Q. Hoyle  and
Michael W. Grutzeck
Susan Q. Hoyle
Affiliation:
Materials Research Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
Michael W. Grutzeck
Affiliation:
Materials Research Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
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Abstract

The relationship of pore solution composition to observed leach behavior for cesium-doped, cement-based waste form has been demonstrated.

A leaching model is proposed, based on early diffusion and homogenization of the pore solution and leachant followed by re-equilibration of the waste form with the greater pore solution (pore solution plus leachant) over the long term.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 84: Symposium L – Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management X , 1986 , 309
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1987

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