Published 1983 | Version v1
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A process for the immobilization of a radioactive waste (inorganic ion-exchange material) in a cement matrix

Creators

  • 1. British Nuclear Fuels Ltd., Risley
  • 2. Gravatom Projects Ltd., Stockport, Cheshire (UK)
  • 3. UKAEA Atomic Energy Establishment, Winfrith

Description

A process for the immobilization of an inorganic ion exchange resin in a cement matrix is presented. The selection of the preferred matrix is described, alternative cementation processes reviewed and a flowsheet, flow diagram and plant layout of a conceptual design presented. The results of a R and D programme on the evaluation of the immobilized waste form are given. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
IAEA.
Imprint Place
Vienna
ISBN
92-0-020083-4
Imprint Title
Conditioning of radioactive wastes for storage and disposal
Imprint Pagination
517 p.
Series
Proceedings series.
Journal Page Range
p. 167-176.

Conference

Title
International symposium on the conditioning of radioactive wastes for storage and disposal.
Dates
21-25 Jun 1982.
Place
Utrecht (Netherlands).

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
14777203
Subject category
S12: MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CEMENTS; ION EXCHANGE MATERIALS; MATRIX MATERIALS; RADIOACTIVE WASTE PROCESSING; RADIOACTIVE WASTES; RESEARCH PROGRAMS; RESINS; SOLIDIFICATION; TESTING
Descriptors DEC
BUILDING MATERIALS; MANAGEMENT; MATERIALS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; ORGANIC POLYMERS; POLYMERS; RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS; WASTE MANAGEMENT; WASTE PROCESSING; WASTES

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
IAEA-SM--261/30.