Geologic Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Waste in Salt Formations.

摘要

Deep burial of high-level radioactive waste in salt formations is currently being studied as one potential solution for disposal of the nations inventory of spent nuclear fuel and other heat-generating radioactive waste. This report provides a brief history and general overview of the concepts for geologic disposal of high-level waste and spent nuclear fuel in salt formations. Based on review of available literature, the aspects of potential salt disposal that provide the capability to isolate waste from the environment are highlighted and processes that may affect barrier capability are discussed.