NEUP CINR-21-24033: Redox Chemistry in Nuclear Materials Storage Matrices under Ambient and Accelerated Aging Conditions

Deep geologic repositories must safely contain hazardous, high-activity nuclear wastes at geologic time-scales. However, such capability is centrally dependent on the element-specific redox chemistry within and at the interface of storage vessels. We propose a comprehensive study of redox chemistry in cements used in long-term storage, emphasizing: 1) the actual consequences of accelerated aging modalities and 2) the novel use of newly available capabilities in advanced x-ray spectroscopies.

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Awarded Institution	University of Washington
PI	Gerald Seidler