Assessing the Long-Term Behaviour of the Industrial Bentonites Employed in a Repository for Radioactive Wastes by Studying Natural Bentonites in the Field

Assessing the Long-Term Behaviour of the Industrial Bentonites Employed in a Repository for Radioactive Wastes by Studying Natural Bentonites in the Field

Bentonite makes an important contribution to the performance of the engineered barriers in most radioactive waste repository designs. The choice of bentonite results from its favourable properties for waste isolation and its stability in relevant geological environments. However, the longevity of be...

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Main Authors: W. Russell Alexander, Heini M. Reijonen, Gillian MacKinnon, Antoni E. Milodowski, Alistair F. Pitty, Andreas Siathas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:Geosciences
Subjects:
bentonite
waste canister sinking
shear displacement
reality check
engineering options
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/7/1/5

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