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