Description
Uncertainty and variability in source material may produce variable physical/chemical characteristics. This may influence subsequent evolution of physical, hydraulic and chemical characteristics. Such effects are considered unimportant due to bentonite plasticity.
OPA Category
Category as used in the OPA assessment
Bentonite buffer
OPA Number
Number as used in the OPA assessment
1.07
Waste Relevance
Classes of waste to which this FEP is relevant
SF/HLW
NEA V1 IFEP Reference(s)
Related IFEPs from the NEA V1 IFEP list from 1999
2.1.04