The effects of gamma-irradiation on EDTA degradation have been studied
. A simulant of Hanford's complex concentrate was prepared by adding E
DTA to an inorganic matrix which was formulated based on past analyses
of the actual Hanford complex concentrate waste. For the radiolysis s
tudy, aliquots of the simulated waste were then gamma-irradiated. Each
waste sample was analyzed to monitor the appearance of degradation pr
oducts. Based on the results of this study, an assessment of the impac
t of EDTA degradation on the management of mixed wastes is offered.