An Introduction to Nuclear Waste Immobilisation

Content: 
Front-matter, Pages i,iii
Copyright, Page iv
Dedication, Page v
Preface to the Second Edition, Pages xiii-xiv
1 - Introduction to Immobilisation, Pages 1-6
2 - Nuclear Decay, Pages 7-19
3 - Contaminants and Hazards, Pages 21-30
4 - Naturally Occurring Radionuclides, Pages 31-39
5 - Background Radiation, Pages 41-47
6 - Nuclear Waste Regulations, Pages 49-64
7 - Principles of Nuclear Waste Management, Pages 65-74
8 - Nuclear Waste Types and Sources, Pages 75-97
9 - Short-Lived Waste Radionuclides, Pages 99-106
10 - Long-Lived Waste Radionuclides, Pages 107-115
11 - Waste Processing Schemes, Pages 117-135
12 - Characterisation of Radioactive Waste, Pages 137-158
13 - Pre-treatment of Radioactive Wastes, Pages 159-170
14 - Treatment of Radioactive Wastes, Pages 171-203
15 - Immobilisation of Radioactive Waste in Cement, Pages 205-232
16 - Immobilisation of Radioactive Waste in Bitumen, Pages 233-244
17 - Immobilisation of Radioactive Waste in Glass, Pages 245-282
18 - New Immobilising Hosts and Technologies, Pages 283-305
19 - Transport and Storage of Radioactive Waste, Pages 307-319
20 - Nuclear Waste Disposal, Pages 321-335
21 - Safety and Performance Assessments, Pages 337-362