A UO2Solubility Function for the Assessment of Used Nuclear Fuel Disposal
- 13 May 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Nuclear Science and Engineering
- Vol. 90 (1) , 103-110
- https://doi.org/10.13182/nse85-a17435
Abstract
An explicit mathematical formula has been derived, using thermodynamic principles, for the calculation of uranium dioxide solubilities as a function of temperature, pH, oxidation potential, and anion (carbonate, phosphate, sulfate, or chloride) concentrations. The solubility of uranium dioxide in an underground used-fuel disposal vault can, therefore, be determined without the need for thermodynamic equilibrium programs.Keywords
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