Glass Fabrication and TestingCX(s) Applied: B3.6Date: 02/12/2010Location(s): Aiken, South CarolinaOffice(s): Environmental Management, Savannah River Operations Office
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
February 12, 2010
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Glass Fabrication and Testing
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 02/12/2010
Location(s): Aiken, South Carolina
Office(s): Environmental Management, Savannah River Operations Office
The Process Technology Programs section will routinely be performing various glass formulation and characterization tests in support of the Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF) and other customers. Glass form development activities will include: batching, melting, grinding and heat treatments (isothermal and controlled cooling) of various waste forms with varying compositions. Subsequent testing and characterization activities will include: density, durability (for example, PCT (Product Consistency Test) and VHT (Vapor Hydration Test)) and viscosity. A hydrofluoric acid (HF) solution will be used to clean platinum crucibles.