November 15, 2025
Report

Developments in Processing Criteria for Iron Phosphate Waste Form Design for Treating Electrorefiner Salt Wastes

Abstract

This report describes work done under a Nuclear Energy University Partnership (NEUP) project that included a collaborative effort between Pacific Northwest National laboratory, University of Nevada Reno, University to Utah, and Missouri University of Science and Technology. In this project, the main goals were the following: (1) to assess H3PO4 dechlorination parameters for halide removal from salt simulants, (2) to evaluate crucible compatibility with iron phosphate glass melts, and (3) to evaluate waste form properties within a ternary system of P2O5 (added as H3PO4), Fe2O3 and fission product simulants.

Published: November 15, 2025

Citation

Werth H.S., K. Carlson, J. Beland, J.D. Escobar, P. Murray, D. Liang, and L. Sharpless, et al. 2025. Developments in Processing Criteria for Iron Phosphate Waste Form Design for Treating Electrorefiner Salt Wastes Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.