High-alumina cements for cesium trapping

Cementitious materials made with high-alumina cement and silica fume can bind cesium found in water. Therefore, they are potential candidates to limit the dissemination of 137Cs, in the event of a nuclear power accident.

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Published in:Cement and concrete research 1992, Vol.22 (2), p.369-374
Main Authors: Boch, Ph, Seiss, M., Vetter, G., Jacquin, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Biological and physicochemical phenomena
Exact sciences and technology
Natural water pollution
Pollution
Water treatment and pollution
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Summary:Cementitious materials made with high-alumina cement and silica fume can bind cesium found in water. Therefore, they are potential candidates to limit the dissemination of 137Cs, in the event of a nuclear power accident.
ISSN:0008-8846
1873-3948
DOI:10.1016/0008-8846(92)90077-9