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.

GENLAB oven
  • 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.

GENLAB oven
  • 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

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