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Leaching and migration of Np, Pu, and Am from α-doped SON68 HLW glass in contact with dense clay

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 March 2011

Elie Valcke ,
Mireille Gysemans ,
Hugo Moors ,
Pierre Van Iseghem ,
Nicole Godon  and
Patrick Jollivet
Elie Valcke
Affiliation:
SCKCEN, Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium
Mireille Gysemans
Affiliation:
SCKCEN, Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium
Hugo Moors
Affiliation:
SCKCEN, Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium
Pierre Van Iseghem
Affiliation:
SCKCEN, Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium
Nicole Godon
Affiliation:
CEA Valrho, B.P. 17171, 30207 Bagnols-sur-Ceze, France
Patrick Jollivet
Affiliation:
CEA Valrho, B.P. 17171, 30207 Bagnols-sur-Ceze, France
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Abstract

In the frame of an integrated in situ test on the alteration of the SON68 reference glass in realistic disposal conditions, the leaching of Np, Pu, and Am from α-doped SON68 glass samples and their migration in three clay-based backfill materials at high density was measured. The addition of powdered glass frit to a Ca-bentonite decreased the glass alteration by two orders of magnitude, and resulted in a concomitant decrease of the radionuclide leaching in comparison with dried Boom Clay, which is the more agressive backfill. All actinides were selectively retained in the alteration layer, but the retention degree was lower for Np than for Pu and Am. All backfill materials proved to be efficient barriers against radionuclide migration. For nearly all radionuclides and backfill materials, the migration profile showed a contribution of colloidal transport.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 932: Symposium – Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XXIX , 2006 , 9.1
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2006

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