Document Type

Annual Report

Publication Date

2007

First page number:

34

Last page number:

35

Abstract

The stability of the association of iodine with FCC and NOM products were studied. Product distributions for the various matrices under various reaction conditions were examined in order to maximize the binding of iodine. The recovery of the iodine from the sequestration matrices was also examined, along with the conversion of the iodine to matrices more suitable for geological storage and/or use as transmutation targets.

The following are the specific research objectives and goals:

  • Develop bench-scale experimental set-up and procedures for simulating plutonium extraction process (PUREX) head-end vapor phase.
  • Develop experimental procedures for evaluating iodine sequestering methods using bench-scale procedures.
  • Develop FCC bearing material as potential iodine sequestration matrix.
  • Determine binding of iodine to FCC and NOM.
  • Examine alternate iodine sequestration matrices using techniques developed for FCC and NOM studies.
  • Examine the effect of reaction conditions on binding.
  • Elucidate the nature of the reaction products (volatile, hydrophobic, soluble, insoluble).
  • Develop methodology and host matrix for converting sequestered iodine to solid matrix for evaluation as transmutation target and/or disposal matrix.
  • Examine recovery of iodine from sequestration matrices.

Keywords

Fullerenes; Iodine — Isotopes; Manganese oxides; Organic compounds; Peat mosses; Pyrolysis; Radioactive wastes; Reactor fuel reprocessing; Sequestration (Chemistry); Sorbents; Transmutation (Chemistry)

Controlled Subject

Fullerenes; Iodine--Isotopes; Radioactive wastes

Disciplines

Analytical Chemistry | Chemistry | Oil, Gas, and Energy | Physical Chemistry

File Format

pdf

File Size

163 KB

Language

English

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