As a rule, radioactive waste becomes suitable for ultimate disposal by embedding in a matrix. The stability of the solidification product is adjusted to the requirements of the type of waste, for instance, radiotoxicityMeasure of how nocuous a radionuclide is to health. The type..., decayThe spontaneous conversion of a nuclide into another nuclide... heat, half-lifeThe period during which half of the nuclei decay in a quanti... and others. Solidification criteria are:
- mechanical resistance to avoid dispersion,
- radiation protectionRadiation protection deals with the protection of individual... resistance to avoid radiolysisDissociation of molecules by radiation. Example: water disso...,
- thermal conductivity to remove decayThe spontaneous conversion of a nuclide into another nuclide... heat.
Cement mortar is used for low and medium active waste and borosilicate glassType of glass with high resistance to leaching, suitable to ... is used for high active waste as a solidification material.