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Thorium Phosphates as Matrices for Radionuclide Immobilisation

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The Environmental Challenges of Nuclear Disarmament

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Abstract

In the framework of the long-term repository of radwastes, host matrices that are very resistant to water corrosion, that have high thermal stability, and that are resistant to α,β,γ self-irradiation are needed. To immobilise the radionuclides, especially those with a long decay period, some ceramic matrices like monazite [1], zircon [2], Synroc [3], zirconium phosphate [4], or pyrochlores [5] have been proposed.

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Brandel, V., Dacheux, N., Genet, M., Pichot, E., Thomas, A.C. (2000). Thorium Phosphates as Matrices for Radionuclide Immobilisation. In: Baca, T.E., Florkowski, T. (eds) The Environmental Challenges of Nuclear Disarmament. NATO Science Series, vol 29. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4104-8_9

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