Description

Transformation of montmorillonite in the buffer due to reactions and effects of such transformations.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

Bu16

Main Category

Main category for FEP

Internal process

System Component

System component to which the FEP applies

Buffer

Handling

Explanation of how the FEP is treated

Intact canister - Resaturation/ "thermal" period. Model calculations (thermal, saturated phase; unsaturated phase disregarded). Intact canister - Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period. Estimate based on evidence from nature. Intact canister - Earthquakes. Part of the integrated assessment of buffer/canister/rock.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Buffer, backfill and closure process report, TR-10-47, Section(s) 2.2.4, 3.5.9; SR-Site Main report, TR-11-01, Section(s) 7.4.3