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 Sep 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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