Microwave Processing of Simulated Nuclear Waste Glass,
Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of microwave processing on nuclear waste glass properties. Several experiments were carried out using microwave heating techniques using borosilicate glass frit containing simulated nuclear waste material and borosilicate glass frit without waste products. A time study was conducted to determine whether or not microwave processing can produce a homogeneous glass melt (in less time) when compared with conventional heating methods. Surface analysis techniques such as FTIRRS and SEM were conducted to determine the quality of the glasses. Some preliminary short-term leaching experiments were run to begin determination of the durability of waste glasses processed using microwave heating.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 27, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADP007758
Entities
People
- D. E. Clark
- R. L. Schulz
- Z. Fathi
Organizations
- University of Florida