Description

Dissolution and reprecipitation of backfill materials other than montmorillonite, i.e. accessory minerals and impurities.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

BfT12

Main Category

Main category for FEP

Internal process

System Component

System component to which the FEP applies

Backfill in tunnels

Handling

Explanation of how the FEP is treated

Intact canister - Resaturation/ "thermal" period. The effect on inorganic reduction of oxygen is modelled. Intact canister - Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period. Chemistry model.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Buffer, backfill and closure process report, TR-10-47, Section(s) 2.3.4, 4.4.4; SR-Site Main report, TR-11-01, Section(s) 7.4.4