Corrosion in Nuclear Waste Containers

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, , Citation Jeffrey W. Fergus 2013 ECS Trans. 53 75 DOI 10.1149/05321.0075ecst

1938-5862/53/21/75

Abstract

One of the challenges for the continued use and expansion of nuclear power generation is the disposal of radioactive waste materials. The long lifetimes require the identification of stable geological formations with non-aggressive environments combined with engineered multi-barrier containment systems. In this paper, the corrosion behavior of alloys used in containment systems for storage of nuclear waste in geological sites will be reviewed.

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10.1149/05321.0075ecst