Jun-Yeol An, Ki-Tae Yang, June-Hyun Kim, Sun-Il Kim, Jong-Soon Song
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Abstract
Large areas of radioactively contaminated soil can result from releases during nuclear power plant accidents or decommissioning, requiring rapid decontamination. This study evaluated a management option for secondary waste generated after soil washing using a flocculant (J-AF). Fine soil was used to prepare simulated Cs-contaminated soil, followed by roll-compaction pelletization and polymer solidification. Long-term leaching behavior was evaluated for disposal suitability. The leachability indices for Co, Cs, and Sr were 17.76, 17.38, and 14.04, respectively, satisfying the Korean waste acceptance criteria. The results demonstrate the disposal applicability of pelletized polymer waste forms for fine contaminated soil.
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An international periodical publishing original papers, letters, review papers and short communications on nuclear chemistry. The subjects covered include: Nuclear chemistry, Radiochemistry, Radiation chemistry, Radiobiological chemistry, Environmental radiochemistry, Production and control of radioisotopes and labelled compounds, Nuclear power plant chemistry, Nuclear fuel chemistry, Radioanalytical chemistry, Radiation detection and measurement, Nuclear instrumentation and automation, etc.