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  • 1Department of Chemistry, Loughborough University, UK. Sutton18@llnl.gov

Journal of Environmental Monitoring : JEM
|January 9, 2004
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Uranium sorption onto Ordinary Portland Cement/Pulverized Fuel Ash grout is influenced by time, pH, and solution chemistry. This research aids low-level nuclear waste disposal strategies by detailing uranium binding mechanisms.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Geochemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Low-level nuclear waste disposal requires understanding contaminant behavior in cementitious materials.
  • Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and Pulverized Fuel Ash (PFA) are common grout components for waste immobilization.
  • Uranium's mobility in the environment is a significant concern for nuclear waste management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the sorption of uranium onto OPC/PFA grout.
  • To determine the influence of time, pH, grout:uranium ratio, and solution chemistry on uranium sorption.
  • To elucidate the binding mechanisms of uranium on the grout material for waste disposal applications.

Main Methods:

  • Chemical characterization of the grout material.

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  • Sorption experiments varying time, pH, grout:uranium ratio, and solution composition.
  • Thermodynamic modeling to explain sorption behavior and binding mechanisms.

    • Main Results:

    • The grout material is negatively charged above pH 2.3.
    • Uranium(VI) sorption is primarily explained by inner sphere complexation via hydroxide bridges.
    • Oligomeric uranyl species may form on the grout surface, potentially stabilizing anionic uranyl species.

    Conclusions:

    • Uranium sorption onto OPC/PFA grout is a complex process influenced by multiple factors.
    • Inner sphere complexation and potential surface complex formation are key binding mechanisms.
    • Findings provide crucial data for the safe disposal of low-level nuclear waste containing uranium.