Open AccessChemical compatibility study of Cooley L18KU, Herculite, and Elephant Mat with Hanford tank waste
Author(s) -
J.E. Mercado
Publication year - 1998
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/353320
Subject(s) - waste management , compatibility (geochemistry) , environmental science , storage tank , padding , hanford site , waste material , radioactive waste , materials science , engineering , composite material
An independent chemical compatibility review of various wrapping and absorbent/padding materials was conducted to evaluate resistance to chemicals and constituents present in liquid waste from the Hanford underground tanks. These materials will be used to wrap long-length contaminated equipment when such equipment is removed from the tanks and prepared for transportation and subsequent disposal or storage. The materials studied were Cooley L18KU, Herculite, and Elephant Mat. The study concludes that these materials are appropriate for use in this application