Boron isotopes reveal how nuclear waste glass slowly dissolves over time

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Oct 15, 2025, 9:13 am64 ptsTrending
A new study has uncovered how tiny differences in boron atoms can help scientists better predict the long-term behavior of glass used to store hazardous waste. The findings, published in Environmental and Biogeochemical Processes, could improve forecasts of how radioactive materials are released from storage…

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