An improved radiation shielding material and storage systems for radioactive materials incorporating the same. The PYRolytic Uranium Compound (“PYRUC”) shielding material is preferably formed by heat and/or pressure treatment of a precursor material comprising microspheres of a uranium compound, such as uranium dioxide or uranium carbide, and a suitable binder. The PYRUC shielding material provides improved radiation shielding, thermal characteristic, cost and ease of use in comparison with other shielding materials. The shielding material can be used to form containment systems, container vessels, shielding structures, and containment storage areas, all of which can be used to house radioactive waste. The preferred shielding system is in the form of a container for storage, transportation, and disposal of radioactive waste. In addition, improved methods for preparing uranium dioxide and uranium carbide microspheres for use in the radiation shielding materials are also provided.
一种改进的辐射屏蔽材料和储存系统,其中包括PYRolytic
铀化合物(“PYRUC”)屏蔽材料。该PYRUC屏蔽材料最好是通过热和/或压力处理前体材料形成的,该前体材料包括微球形
铀化合物,例如
二氧化铀或
碳化铀,以及适当的粘合剂。与其他屏蔽材料相比,PYRUC屏蔽材料提供了改进的辐射屏蔽、热特性、成本和易用性。该屏蔽材料可用于形成封闭系统、容器、屏蔽结构和封闭储存区,这些都可用于存放放射性废物。首选的屏蔽系统是用于存储、运输和处理放射性废物的容器。此外,还提供了用于制备用于辐射屏蔽材料的
二氧化铀和
碳化铀微球的改进方法。