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A Comparative Assessment of Tru Waste Forms and Immobilization Processes*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

W. A. Ross ,
C. O. Harvey ,
R. O. Lokken ,
R. P. May ,
F. P. Roberts ,
C. L. Timmerman ,
R. L. Treat  and
J. H. Westsik Jr
W. A. Ross
Affiliation:
Pacific Northwest Laboratory**, Richland, Washington, 99352
C. O. Harvey
Affiliation:
Pacific Northwest Laboratory**, Richland, Washington, 99352
R. O. Lokken
Affiliation:
Pacific Northwest Laboratory**, Richland, Washington, 99352
R. P. May
Affiliation:
Pacific Northwest Laboratory**, Richland, Washington, 99352
F. P. Roberts
Affiliation:
Pacific Northwest Laboratory**, Richland, Washington, 99352
C. L. Timmerman
Affiliation:
Pacific Northwest Laboratory**, Richland, Washington, 99352
R. L. Treat
Affiliation:
Pacific Northwest Laboratory**, Richland, Washington, 99352
J. H. Westsik Jr
Affiliation:
Pacific Northwest Laboratory**, Richland, Washington, 99352
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Abstract

Six alternative TRU waste forms and seven waste immobilization processes are comparatively assessed on the basis of both product properties and process costs and risks. The waste forms are characterized for their leachability, mechanical strength, and thermal and radiation stability. The processes are evaluated in terms of costs (for processing, transportation, and repository disposal) and in terms of occupational exposure, industrial hazard, and quality assurance. Cast cement is recommended for immobilization of defense TRU wastes. A glass system, either borosilicate or aluminosilicate, is recommended for immobilization of commercial TRU wastes.

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Research Article
Information
MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 6: Symposium D – Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management IV , 1981 , 497
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1982

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Operated for the U.S. Department of Energy by Battelle Memorial Institute.

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Work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy under Contract DE–AC06–76RLO 1830.

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