Disposal options for high level nuclear waste
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Date
1982-01-18
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Australian Atomic Energy Commission
Abstract
The options for the management/disposal of high level nuclear waste are
discussed; it is concluded that irretrievable disposal of solidified
waste is a likely end step in all disposal schemes. Disposal will
probably be either in mined repositories or in deep drill holes. Two
solidified waste forms - borosilicate glass and SYNROC - are considered
in some detail. It is concluded that SYNROC would provide a higher
level of assurance of radionuclide retention in both disposal concepts.
Deep drill-hole disposal using SYNROC is an attractive concept which
should be given increased attention.
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Radioactive wastes, Radioactive waste disposal, Radioactive waste management, Waste forms, Solid wastes, Synthetic rocks, Underground disposal, Boreholes
Citation
Reeve, K. D. (1982). Disposal options for high level nuclear waste. Paper presented at the Australian Drilling Association's Symposium on 'Drilling and the Environment', Newcastle, New South Wales, 18-20 January, 1982.