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Experiments and Modelling Studies Concerning Localised Corrosion of Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel Containers for Intermediate- and Low-Level Radioactive Waste

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 1992

A.R. Hoch ,
C.C. Naish ,
S.M. Sharland ,
A.C. Smith  and
K.J. Taylor
A.R. Hoch
Affiliation:
AEA Technology, Harwell Laboratory, Oxfordshire OX11 ORA, UK
C.C. Naish
Affiliation:
AEA Technology, Harwell Laboratory, Oxfordshire OX11 ORA, UK
S.M. Sharland
Affiliation:
AEA Technology, Harwell Laboratory, Oxfordshire OX11 ORA, UK
A.C. Smith
Affiliation:
AEA Technology, Harwell Laboratory, Oxfordshire OX11 ORA, UK
K.J. Taylor
Affiliation:
AEA Technology, Harwell Laboratory, Oxfordshire OX11 ORA, UK
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Abstract

Current plans for disposal of low- and intermediate-level radioactive wastes (LLW and ILW) in the UK include enclosing much of the waste in carbon steel or stainless steel containers. Modelling and experimental studies that aim to characterise the period and extent of the localised corrosion in these containers are described. The period, during which localised corrosion can be initiated and sustained in the post-closure phase of the repository is estimated. The likely modes of localised corrosion are identified, based on further consideration of the environmental conditions to which the metals are exposed. Detailed research in progress includes investigation of the rate of pitting corrosion for carbon steel, and the possible occurrence of crevice corrosion of stainless steel.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 294: Symposium V – Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XVI , 1992 , 637
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1993

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