Cementation as a method of hardening the liquid radioactive waste

The article reviews the most widespread ways of cementing the liquid radioactive waste and storage of the resulting compound. The basic advantages and disadvantages of storing cemented radioactive waste in containers and in tank-type compartments are considered. It is shown that selection of this or that method substantially affects the hardening process parameters.

Author: P.V. Kozlov, O.M. Slyunchev, S.I. Rovny, O.L. Masanov

Section: Application of cement

Keywords: nuclear fuel cycle, radwaste, compound