12/12/2008
Press release
Treatment activity:
During this period, 22 canisters of vitrified fission products has been produced(1) in the vitrification facilities. Since the beginning of the year, 722 canisters have been produced
The facility of hulls compaction (ACC) produced 36 canisters of compacted residues. Since the beginning of the year, 1425 canisters have been produced.
(1)The fission products (ultimate residues of spent fuel) are incorporated in heated glass to approximately 1100°C. The whole is poured in stainless steel containers. The fission products are an integral part of stable, compact and resistant glass. This process is called vitrification.
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The shearing of italian used fuel began and the treatment of belgian research used fuel is in progress. From all treated assemblies, a total of 920 tons have been processed to date this year.
During this period, 22 canisters of vitrified fission products has been produced(1) in the vitrification facilities. Since the beginning of the year, 722 canisters have been produced
The facility of hulls compaction (ACC) produced 36 canisters of compacted residues. Since the beginning of the year, 1425 canisters have been produced.
(1)The fission products (ultimate residues of spent fuel) are incorporated in heated glass to approximately 1100°C. The whole is poured in stainless steel containers. The fission products are an integral part of stable, compact and resistant glass. This process is called vitrification.
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