Description

Concerns spent UO2 fuel alteration under reducing conditions through the formation of coffinite.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

F16

Main Category

Main category for FEP

Internal process

System Component

System component to which the FEP applies

Fuel/cavity in canister

Handling

Explanation of how the FEP is treated

Intact canister. Not relevant. Failed canister. Neglected since it is not deemed to increase the dissolution rate of the fuel.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Fuel and canister process report, TR-10-46, Section(s) 1.6, 2.5.9