Wasteform performance
Information about equipment available for wasteform performance.
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Laboratory for long-duration experiments on wasteform alteration (M09)
Unique UK capability for batch dissolution experiments under repository-like conditions with geochemical modelling.
- Six 100 litre capacity Genlab temperature-controlled ovens
- Proprietary internal atmosphere controlled chamber to maintain anoxic conditions
- Digital temperature controller with temperature stability better than 0.75°C
- Temperature range 40°C-250°C
- Data logging capability for long-duration experiments
Laboratory for kinetic studies of wasteform alteration mechanisms (M09)
Unique UK capability for dynamic and batch alteration experiments with geochemical modelling.
- Single pass flow through experiments
- Batch dissolution (monolith and powder) and vapour phase hydration experiments
- Capability to maintain anoxic conditions
- Digital temperature controllers with temperature stability better than 0.75°C
- Temperature range 40°C-250°C