EURAD-2 - D9.1 Durability of Traditional and Innovative Disposal Container Materials and Coatings: State-of-the-Art and further Research within InCoManD

This document provides a consolidated state-of-the-art overview of current knowledge on containers designed to safely isolate heat-generating high-level radioactive waste in deep geological repositories (DGRs). These containers form a vital part of the multi-barrier safety system that ensures long-term protection of people and the environment. Their durability — especially their resistance to corrosion and mechanical stress — is essential, as they are expected to perform over time scales ranging from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of years

Published June 2025