Colloid formation study of U, Th, Ra, Pb, Po, Sr, Rb, and Cs in briny (high ionic strength) groundwaters

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1989 · Nucl. Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5962504

Maiti, T C; Smith, M R; Laul, J C

Colloid formation of uranium, thorium, radium, lead, polonium, strontium, rubidium, and cesium in briny (high ionic strength) groundwaters is studied to predict their capability as vectors for transporting radionuclides. This knowledge is essential in developing models to infer the transport of radionuclides from the source region to the surrounding environment. Except polonium, based on the experimental results, colloid formation of uranium, thorium, radium, lead, strontium, rubidium, and cesium is unlikely in brines with compositions similar to the synthetic Palo Duro Basin brine. This observation of no colloid formation is explained by electrokinetic theory and inorganic solution chemistry.

• Research Organization: 9512268
• OSTI ID: 5962504
• Journal Information: Nucl. Technol.; (United States), Vol. 84:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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