Evaluating and categorizing the reliability of distribution coefficient values in the sorption database, 3

Ochs, M.*; Suyama, Tadahiro; Kunze, S.*; Tachi, Yukio  ; Yui, Mikazu

Sorption of radionuclides in bentonites and rocks is one of the key processes in the safe geological disposal of radioactive waste. Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) has developed sorption database (JAEA-SDB) which includes extensive compilation of sorption Kd data by batch experiments, extracted from published literatures. In this report, the QA/classification of selected entries in the JAEA-SDB, focusing granite rocks which are related to reference systems in H12 PA and possible applications in the context of URL activities, and Fe-oxide/hydroxide, Al-oxide/hydroxide existing widely in geological environment, was done following the approach/guideline defined in our previous report. As a result, the reliability of 1,373 Kd values was evaluated and classified. This classification scheme is expected to make it possible to obtain quick overview of the available data from the SDB, and to have suitable access to the respective data for Kd-setting in PA.