Analysis of different vitreous matrices of the borosilicate type for solidification of high-level radioactive waste

Abstract

Presently, the Argentine Nuclear Plan (1) contemplates the installation of four nuclear power plants, in addition to Atucha I and Embalse, which are already in operation, before the end of the present century. These six NPPs Will involve an installed capacity of 3.5 GWe. The programme in base don natural uranium reactors and includes an industrial plant for the production of heavy wáter, whose constructions is already weel advanced, as well as all the necessary installations aimed at completing the fuel cycle, including plutonium recycling.