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Ceramic Waste Form for Residues from Molten Salt Oxidation of Mixed Wastes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

Richard A. Van Konynenburg ,
Robert W. Hopper ,
Joseph A. Rard ,
Frederick J. Ryerson ,
Douglas L. Phinney ,
Ian D. Hutcheon  and
Paul G. Curtis
Richard A. Van Konynenburg
Affiliation:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of California, L-369, P.O. Box 808, Livermore, CA 94551
Robert W. Hopper
Affiliation:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of California, L-369, P.O. Box 808, Livermore, CA 94551
Joseph A. Rard
Affiliation:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of California, L-369, P.O. Box 808, Livermore, CA 94551
Frederick J. Ryerson
Affiliation:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of California, L-369, P.O. Box 808, Livermore, CA 94551
Douglas L. Phinney
Affiliation:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of California, L-369, P.O. Box 808, Livermore, CA 94551
Ian D. Hutcheon
Affiliation:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of California, L-369, P.O. Box 808, Livermore, CA 94551
Paul G. Curtis
Affiliation:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of California, L-369, P.O. Box 808, Livermore, CA 94551
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Abstract

A ceramic waste form based on Synroc-D is under development for the incorporation of the mineral residues from molten salt oxidation treatment of mixed low-level wastes. Samples containing as many as 32 chemical elements have been fabricated, characterized, and leach-tested. Universal Treatment Standards have been satisfied for all regulated elements except two (lead and vanadium). Efforts are underway to further improve chemical durability.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 412: Symposium V – Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XIX , 1995 , 321
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1996

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