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Nuclear waste forms for actinides.

R C Ewing1

  • 1Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences and Department of Geological Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2104, USA.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
|March 31, 1999
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The mineralogic approach uses geologic data to find durable waste forms for immobilizing long-lived actinides like plutonium (Pu). Zircon is presented as a promising mineral for securing nuclear waste, ensuring long-term safety.

Area of Science:

  • Nuclear waste management
  • Geochemistry
  • Materials science

Background:

  • Actinide disposition, including plutonium (Pu), is crucial for nuclear fuel cycle waste.
  • Long-lived actinides (e.g., 239Pu, 237Np) significantly influence geologic repository risk assessments.
  • Durable waste forms are essential for immobilizing actinides, ensuring long-term containment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the "mineralogic approach" for actinide immobilization.
  • To highlight the importance of geologic and mineralogic studies in developing effective waste forms.
  • To evaluate zircon as a candidate phase for immobilizing excess weapons plutonium.

Main Methods:

  • Review of mineralogic and geologic studies relevant to waste immobilization.

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  • Application of findings to the specific case of plutonium disposition.
  • Evaluation of zircon's properties for actinide containment.

    • Main Results:

    • Mineralogic and geologic studies offer unique insights for waste form development.
    • Zircon is identified as a highly durable mineral phase suitable for actinide immobilization.
    • The mineralogic approach provides a robust database for assessing waste form longevity.

    Conclusions:

    • The mineralogic approach is a valuable strategy for designing durable actinide waste forms.
    • Zircon demonstrates significant potential for the long-term immobilization of plutonium.
    • Geologic insights are indispensable for ensuring the safety and efficacy of nuclear waste repositories.