The radiation stability of vitreous radioactive preparations

Abstract

Data are given on the effect of ionizing radiation on the chemical stability of vitreous materials intended for disposing of radioactive waste. It is shown that irradiation in air leads to a change in the chemical composition of the surface of the specimens as a result of heterogeneous radiochemical reactions between solid preparations and the components of the air. It is assumed that reaction products are the formation of carbonates, hydroxides as well as nitrates.