Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waster Management XXXI: Volume 1107William E. Lee, John W. Roberts, Neil C. Hyatt, Robin W. Grimes This book offers an overview of the status of the UK's clean-up program and reviews international research programs including those in Europe and the United States. Topics Include: geological disposal concepts; ILW wasteforms; glasses and glass composite materials; leaching; ceramic wasteforms; radiation effects; Pu wasteforms; spent fuel; engineered barrier systems; mobilization, migration and retention and performance assessment. |
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The UK National Nuclear Laboratory and Waste | 3 |
Opportunities for Research in the UK | 15 |
Overview of the CEA French Research Program | 21 |
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