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16.1.6 Material composition<br />

The choice of materials for the insert and the copper shell is based on the design premises.<br />

Conclusions in RD&D 2001 and its review<br />

No research programme was presented in RD&D 2001. The programme for canister design is<br />

presented in Chapter 5.<br />

Newfound knowledge since RD&D 2001<br />

No new knowledge has been forthcoming.<br />

<strong>Programme</strong><br />

The field is judged today not to require any further research, development or demonstration.<br />

New developments are being monitored and will be acted on when appropriate.<br />

16.2 Canister processes<br />

16.2.1 Overview of processes<br />

Some of the radiation that penetrates out to the canister is converted to thermal energy by<br />

attenuation in the canister materials. Heat transport takes place by conduction within the insert<br />

and canister and, to a large extent, by radiation between these two parts.<br />

The insert and the canister can be deformed mechanically by external loads. Furthermore,<br />

thermal expansion occurs, causing changes in the cavity between insert and canister.<br />

An important chemical process is external copper corrosion, but stress corrosion cracking (SCC)<br />

might also occur in both copper canister and cast iron insert. The materials could be altered by<br />

radiation. If water enters, the cast iron insert will corrode, accompanied by the formation of<br />

hydrogen gas and galvanic corrosion.<br />

Radionuclide transport in the canister cavity is dealt with in section 15.2.8.<br />

The research programme for the different processes in the canister is dealt with in the following<br />

sections.<br />

16.2.2 Radiation attenuation/heat generation<br />

The physical processes concerned here (radioactive decay and absorption of radiation) are<br />

well-known and sufficient data are available for the safety assessment.<br />

Conclusions in RD&D 2001 and its review<br />

No research programme was presented in RD&D 2001.<br />

Newfound knowledge since RD&D 2001<br />

No new knowledge has been forthcoming.<br />

<strong>Programme</strong><br />

As was stated in RD&D 2001, the field is not judged to require any further research,<br />

development or demonstration.<br />

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