Geochemical Study of Engineering Shield of Uranium, Strontium and Cesium at a very Low Level Waste Disposal Site

Advantages and disadvantages of natural shields in a very low level waste (VLLW) disposal area were studied with regard to the adsorption and fixation capability of the natural shields against radioactive elements Uranium, Strontium and Cesium, with the understanding of the hydrogeological and geochemical characteristics of the surrounding area. Necessity of establishing geochemical engineering shield in the disposal area is discussed based on the understanding of the inadequacy of the natural shields against Uranium and Strontium. A physical chemistry model involving three-fold of shields suitable for the disposal area is proposed with integrated consideration of the results from efficacy and endurance experiments on the natural shield.