Analytical Electron Microscopy Study of Colloids from Nuclear Waste Glass Reaction

Abstract

An Analytical Electron Microscopy study of colloidal particles formed during reaction of waste glass has been performed. The effect of waste glass test parameters on colloid formation is examined. Characterization of phases present in the leachate of these tests has shown that layers spalled from the glass and precipitated phases are both sources of colloids in the leachate. Elements, such as uranium, have been found to concentrate within colloidal particles in the leachate.

Meeting Name

16th International Symposium on the Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management (1992: Nov. 30-Dec. 4, Boston, MA)

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Borosilicate Glass; Electron Microscopes; Leaching; Radioactive Waste Disposal; Colloid Formation; Leachates; Nuclear Waste Glass Reaction; Radionuclides; Colloids

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

1558991891

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0272-9172

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

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Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1993 Materials Research Society (MRS), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Nov 1993

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