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Development of Sphene-Based Glass Ceramics Tailored for Canadian Waste Disposal Conditions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

Peter J. Hayward  and
E.V. Cecchetto
Peter J. Hayward
Affiliation:
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment, Pinawa, Manitoba, Canada, ROE 1LO
E.V. Cecchetto
Affiliation:
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment, Pinawa, Manitoba, Canada, ROE 1LO
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Abstract

Glass ceramics and ceramics based on minerals of proven thermodynamic stability in Canadian Shield groundwaters are being developed to host the wastes arising from future CANDU* fuel recycling. Sphene-based glass ceramics, produced by melti0n g Na2 O-CaO-Al2O3-TiO2-SiO2 compositions at 1400° C, cooling, ang then reheating the phaseseparated glasses to approximately 1000° C, show strong partitioning of waste ions into the sphene (CaTiSiO5 ) lattice. Leaching results suggest that these materials are durable in deionized water. In simulated groundwaters, the sphene phase appears to suffer no net leaching. Leach testing and manufacturing methods are discussed.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 6: Symposium D – Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management IV , 1981 , 91
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1982

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