Abstract
The impact of the α-radiolysis of water on the corrosion potential of a UO 2 electrode has been measured in an electrochemical cell designed to bring a gold-plated α-source to within 30 μm of the UO 2 electrode. A potential of +70 mV (SCE) was obtained in the presence of a 686 μCi α-source, indicating the establishment of oxidizing conditions at the UO 2 surface. Over a period of 30 h the main process occurring appeared to be the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen. Oxidation of UO 2 also occurred, but the extent of this process remains to be established.
Full Text 
Sign-in/Register to access full text options
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Published version (
Free)
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
