Yi Zhao , Qu Ai , Shi-Kuan Sun , Sheng-Heng Tan , Xiao Liang , Wei-Ming Guo , Hua-tay Lin
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Ba<sub>2</sub>NaIO<sub>6</sub> powder was initially synthesized by solid state reaction at 650 °C, followed by densification using spark plasma sintering (SPS) at 900–1000 °C under vacuum. It was found that optimal densification was achieved at 950 °C, with a relative density of 97.69 %. Phase-assemblage and microstructural analyses confirmed the thermal stability of Ba<sub>2</sub>NaIO<sub>6</sub> phase, which maintained <em>Fm-3</em> <em>m</em> double perovskites structure and minimal lattice distortion post-sintering. EDS mapping and composition analysis demonstrated the uniform distribution and effective incorporation of iodine in the matrix. XPS analysis revealed that iodine remained primarily in the +7 oxidation state, indicative of the chemical integrity during sintering. Leaching rate tests further displayed the excellent chemical stability, where the normalized iodine release rate of 1.65 ± 0.16 × 10<sup>–</sup><sup>4</sup> g/(m<sup>2</sup>·d) after 7 days was determined. 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Densification of Ba2NaIO6 ceramic wasteform for enhanced iodine immobilization
Radioactive iodine-129 (129I) presents a major challenge for nuclear waste management due to its long half-life and high environmental mobility. The design of iodine-bearing wasteforms is expected to balance the iodine loading with the chemical durability. Additionally, the volatile nature of iodine during high-temperature processing necessitates careful selection of wasteform type and accurate control of heat-treatment condition. This study introduces periodate-based Ba2NaIO6 double perovskites as the ceramic wasteform for immobilization of 129I. Ba2NaIO6 powder was initially synthesized by solid state reaction at 650 °C, followed by densification using spark plasma sintering (SPS) at 900–1000 °C under vacuum. It was found that optimal densification was achieved at 950 °C, with a relative density of 97.69 %. Phase-assemblage and microstructural analyses confirmed the thermal stability of Ba2NaIO6 phase, which maintained Fm-3m double perovskites structure and minimal lattice distortion post-sintering. EDS mapping and composition analysis demonstrated the uniform distribution and effective incorporation of iodine in the matrix. XPS analysis revealed that iodine remained primarily in the +7 oxidation state, indicative of the chemical integrity during sintering. Leaching rate tests further displayed the excellent chemical stability, where the normalized iodine release rate of 1.65 ± 0.16 × 10–4 g/(m2·d) after 7 days was determined. The sintering condition, iodine incorporation capacity, and dissolution rate were systematically compared with previously reported iodine-containing wasteforms.
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The Journal of Nuclear Materials publishes high quality papers in materials research for nuclear applications, primarily fission reactors, fusion reactors, and similar environments including radiation areas of charged particle accelerators. Both original research and critical review papers covering experimental, theoretical, and computational aspects of either fundamental or applied nature are welcome.
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Fission reactor materials, including fuels, cladding, core structures, pressure vessels, coolant interactions with materials, moderator and control components, fission product behavior.
Materials aspects of the entire fuel cycle.
Materials aspects of the actinides and their compounds.
Performance of nuclear waste materials; materials aspects of the immobilization of wastes.
Fusion reactor materials, including first walls, blankets, insulators and magnets.
Neutron and charged particle radiation effects in materials, including defects, transmutations, microstructures, phase changes and macroscopic properties.
Interaction of plasmas, ion beams, electron beams and electromagnetic radiation with materials relevant to nuclear systems.