Challenges in the Long-Term Behaviour of Highly Radioactive Materials

Michael I Ojovan

doi:10.3390/su14042445

Abstract

Highly radioactive materials are at the core in many useful applications ranging from operating nuclear reactors (including fast breeder reactors) to vitrified high-level radioactive waste, which is currently stored and awaiting final disposal into dedicated facilities within deep geological formations [...]

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Radioactive materials are at the core in many useful applications ranging from operating nuclear reactors to vitrified high-level radioactive waste, which is currently stored and awaiting final disposal into dedicated facilities within deep geological formations
The stability and durability of highly radioactive materials are greatly affected by both continuous irradiation and adverse action of the environment

Summary

Introduction

Publisher’s Note: MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Radioactive materials are at the core in many useful applications ranging from operating nuclear reactors (including fast breeder reactors) to vitrified high-level radioactive waste, which is currently stored and awaiting final disposal into dedicated facilities within deep geological formations. The stability and durability of highly radioactive materials are greatly affected by both continuous irradiation and adverse action of the environment.

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