An Alternative Conceptual Model for the Spent Nuclear Fuel–Water Interaction in Deep Geologic Disposal Conditions

For the long-term safety assessment of direct disposal of spent nuclear fuel in deep geologic repositories, knowledge on the radionuclide release rate from the UO<sub>2</sub> matrix is essential. This work provides a conceptual model to explain the results of leaching experiments involvi...

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Main Authors: Barbara Pastina, Jay A. LaVerne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/18/8566