An international initiative on long-term behavior of high-level nuclear waste glass

S. Gin, A. Abdelouas, L. J. Criscenti, W. L. Ebert, K. Ferrand, T. Geisler, M. T. Harrison, Y. Inagaki, S. Mitsui, K. T. Mueller, J. C. Marra, C. G. Pantano, E. M. Pierce, J. V. Ryan, J. M. Schofield, C. I. Steefel, J. D. Vienna

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Abstract

Nations using borosilicate glass as an immobilization material for radioactive waste have reinforced the importance of scientific collaboration to obtain a consensus on the mechanisms controlling the long-term dissolution rate of glass. This goal is deemed to be crucial for the development of reliable performance assessment models for geological disposal. The collaborating laboratories all conduct fundamental and/or applied research using modern materials science techniques. This paper briefly reviews the radioactive waste vitrification programs of the six participant nations and summarizes the current state of glass corrosion science, emphasizing the common scientific needs and justifications for on-going initiatives.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)243-248
Number of pages6
JournalMaterials Today
Volume16
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2013

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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