A CERAMIC WASTEFORM FOR THE IMMOBILIZATION OF CHLORIDE-CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE WASTES

July 15, 2003

Conference Paper

A CERAMIC WASTEFORM FOR THE IMMOBILIZATION OF CHLORIDE-CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE WASTES

Abstract

The preparation and properties of a calcium phosphate ceramic wasteform based on the mineral phases apatite and spodiosite are described. This particular ceramic has been found to be an effective host for immobilizing the chloride constituents obtained from the pyrochemical reprocessing of Pu metal. We discuss the crystal phases present in the solids as determined by XRD and the chemical durability of the product in aqueous solution.

Revised: January 17, 2013 | Published: July 15, 2003

Citation

Donald I.W., B. Metcalfe, R.D. Scheele, and D.M. Strachan. 2003. A CERAMIC WASTEFORM FOR THE IMMOBILIZATION OF CHLORIDE-CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE WASTES. In 10th International Ceramics Congress. Advances in Science and Technology, 33, 233-240. Faenza:Techna Group. PNNL-SA-36292.