PhD in plutonium stockpile immobilisation: Investigating the effectiveness of using Ce, U and Th as surrogates for plutonium
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Sheffield
Department Name: Materials Science and Engineering
Abstract
The aim of this project s to develop scientific underpinning for application of hot isostatic pressing (HIP) to disposition of Pu residues and stockpile.
The objectives are to:
Fabricate candidate glass/ceramic wasteforms by HIP under controlled pO2
Characterise the partitioning and redox behaviour of Ce, U & Th as Pu surrogates
Establish the solid solution mechanisms of Ce, U & Th and their effectiveness as surrogates.
The project will also support NDA strategy for deployment of thermal treatment technologies.
The objectives are to:
Fabricate candidate glass/ceramic wasteforms by HIP under controlled pO2
Characterise the partitioning and redox behaviour of Ce, U & Th as Pu surrogates
Establish the solid solution mechanisms of Ce, U & Th and their effectiveness as surrogates.
The project will also support NDA strategy for deployment of thermal treatment technologies.
People |
ORCID iD |
| Neil Hyatt (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Lewis Blackburn (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/N509735/1 | 01/10/2016 | 30/09/2021 | |||
| 2371788 | Studentship | EP/N509735/1 | 01/10/2017 | 24/09/2021 | Lewis Blackburn |