Description

Air and water in an intact canister can be decomposed by means of radiolysis. The products can then be converted to corrosive gases such as nitric and nitrous acids.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

F09

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. Neglected since negligible amounts of corrodants are produced. Failed canister. Not relevant.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Fuel and canister process report, TR-10-46, Section(s) 1.6, 2.5.2