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The Influence of Gamma Irradiation on the Leaching Behavior of a Modified Synroc-B Ceramic Waste Form

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

A. G. Solomah
A. G. Solomah*
Affiliation:
School of Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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Abstract

The leaching behavior of a sintered Modified SYNROC-B ceramic waste form containing l0wt% simulated high level radioactive waste, under the influence of γ-irradiation, has been investigated. Similar leaching experiments have been carried out in the absence of γ-irradiation, and the leach rates of Ba and Cs are presented for comparison studies. Acid/Base formation has been monitored through pH measurements of the leachants. A decrease in pH is found with γ-irradiation due to radiolytic nitric acid generation. Higher initial leach rates with a more pronounced subsequent drop in the case of Ba and Cs were observed with γ-irradiation than without irradiation. The results of the study are presented and discussed.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 6: Symposium D – Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management IV , 1981 , 727
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1982

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