Distribution of the Radionuclides during the Melting of Aluminum Wastes Generated from the TRIGA MARK III Research Reactor

Pyung Seob Song; Byung Youn Min; Wang Kyu Choi; Chong Hun Jung; Won Zin Oh; Yong Kang

doi:10.1252/jcej.07WE082

Pyung Seob Song, Byung Youn Min, Wang Kyu Choi, Chong Hun Jung, Won Zin Oh, Yong Kang

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Keywords: Radionuclide Distribution, Melting, Aluminum Waste, Ingot, Slag

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2008 Volume 41 Issue 7 Pages 602-606

DOI https://doi.org/10.1252/jcej.07WE082

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Abstract

Characteristics of radionuclide distribution on the melting conditions, flux types, and kinds of radionuclide were investigated in an electric arc furnace. The results of the radionuclide partitioning in the oxidation conditions showed a similar trend with the results in the inert gas conditions. In contrast to the removal of the cobalt in the melting decontamination of the steel wastes, it was easily removed to the slag phase in the aluminum melting process.

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