Read the full post on the Canadian Light Source’s facebook page. Excerpt below:
University of Regina researchers Arthur Situm (right, in photo) and Elijah Adesuji (left) used the CLS to study damaged coated steel that has been exposed to water solutions like those expected in a deep geological repository. They wanted to know whether the coating helps or hurts long-term corrosion protection. “I hope our findings will inform decisions about whether existing containers can be used permanently, or whether new containers need to be designed,” says Situm, who is the Canada Research Chair in SMR Safety and Licensing. “Safe, permanent storage supports clean energy growth and protects communities for generations to come.”