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The Influence Of Radiolytically Produced Nitric Acid On The Corrosion Resistance Of Copper-Coated Used Nuclear Fuel Containers, Joseph P. Turnbull
The Influence Of Radiolytically Produced Nitric Acid On The Corrosion Resistance Of Copper-Coated Used Nuclear Fuel Containers, Joseph P. Turnbull
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In Canada, the proposed disposal method for high level nuclear waste involves sealing the waste in steel containers with a 3 mm outer copper coating and burying it in a deep geologic repository. However, the thickness of the container is significantly reduced making a reassessment of the influence of γ-radiation, emitted by the waste form, on container corrosion a potential licensing requirement. Under humid aerated conditions, the formation of nitric acid is expected, potentially resulting in the formation of droplets or wetted layers on the container surface. Currently available literature on the corrosion of copper in nitric acid does not …