Chemical durability and leaching mechanisms of simulated radioactive glass waste forms for the early stage

Key Points

• Chemical durability of radioactive glass waste forms plays a crucial role in their long-term stability, impacting environmental safety.
• Leaching mechanisms, evaluated through standardized tests, show variable rates affected by glass composition and environmental conditions.
• Assessment using various simulated environmental conditions demonstrates how factors such as pH and temperature influence leach rates.
• Understanding leaching mechanisms may enable improved safety measures for the disposal of radioactive waste, requiring further studies.