Published 1986 | Version v1
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The corrosion behaviour of copper under simulated nuclear fuel waste disposal conditions

  • 1. Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Pinawa, MB (Canada). Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment

Description

In Canada, copper is being considered as a container material for the disposal of high-level nuclear fuel waste. To be able to predict the corrosion behaviour over long periods of time, it is necessary to know the corrosion mechanisms involved. Here, the results of preliminary short-term mechanistic experiments are discussed. The effects of dissolved oxygen, γ-radiation, compacted buffer material and sulphide ions on uniform and pitting corrosion are considered

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Proceedings of the Canadian Nuclear Society 2. international conference on radioactive waste management

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Imprint Title
Proceedings of the Canadian Nuclear Society 2. international conference on radioactive waste management
Imprint Pagination
821 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 593-596.
Report number
INIS-mf--12730

Conference

Title
Canadian Nuclear Society 2. international conference on radioactive waste management.
Dates
7-11 Sep 1986.
Place
Winnipeg, MB (Canada).

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