High Aluminum Glass Breakthrough: Ensuring Durability of Radioactive Waste Storage.
Researchers at the Savannah River Site tested a high aluminum glass to see if it could safely process radioactive waste. They mixed the waste with glass frit and melted it at high temperatures. The glass was then analyzed to check its chemical composition, durability, and ability to prevent crystal formation. The results showed that the glass met the required criteria for processing and durability, making it suitable for future waste processing at the site.