Sorption kinetics of uranium-238, neptunium-237, caesium-134 and strontium-85 on a glacial deposit

L. N. Moyes*, D. J. Bunker, J. T. Smith, F. R. Livens, C. R. Hughes, J. Hilton, A. Braithwaite, S. Richardson

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    Abstract

    Batch sorption experiments have been used to assess the sorption behaviour of four radionuclides, important in the context of low-level waste disposal, on a glacial substrate. Data for sorption of 238U, 237Np, 134Cs and 85Sr are compared and agree well with independent studies. A series of well-established kinetic models have been used to describe the individual uptake mechanisms and rate parameters reported. Sorption occurs via both equilibrium and kinetically controlled pathways, with neptunium sorption being under kinetic control to the greatest extent.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMaterials Research Society Symposium
    Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 1997 Symposiumon Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XXI
    PublisherMaterials Research Society
    Pages[d]757-764
    Number of pages8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 1997
    EventProceedings of the 1997 Symposiumon Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XXI - Davos, Switz
    Duration: 28 Sept 19973 Oct 1997

    Publication series

    NameMRS Online Proceedings Library
    Volume506
    ISSN (Print)1946-4274

    Conference

    ConferenceProceedings of the 1997 Symposiumon Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XXI
    CityDavos, Switz
    Period28/09/973/10/97

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