Description

The high chemical gradient at the concrete/host rock interface may be a source of colloidal particles to which radionuclides can become attached (sorption, incorporation). These colloids are likely to be immobile in the fine pore structure of the undisturbed Opalinus Clay (filtration), and may lead to clogging of Opalinus Clay pores.

OPA Category

Category as used in the OPA assessment

Concrete-HR interface (ILW)

OPA Number

Number as used in the OPA assessment

2.10

NEA V1 IFEP Reference(s)

Related IFEPs from the NEA V1 IFEP list from 1999

2.2.01, 3.2.04