Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Actinide Compounds (LDRD External Report Summary)
- Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States). Savannah River National Lab. (SRNL)
It is important to gain new understanding of actinides in order to understand the fate of these elements in the environment and the factors that contribute to actinide-lanthanide extraction selectivity. Detailed structural, magnetic, and electronic studies of novel actinide compounds can provide useful information on bonding behavior to guide the development of novel separation and environmental remediation strategies. Development of new actinide compounds remains a relatively open area to study due to the numerous challenges faced when performing chemical synthesis with radioactive materials. In this LDRD, we sought to synthesize and characterize single crystals of novel polyoxometalates that selectively encapsulate plutonium and uranium. We were successful in preparation of [UIIIPdII12 (AsPh)8O32]5⁻; the first actinide-based polyoxopalladate.
- Research Organization:
- Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States). Savannah River National Lab. (SRNL)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM); USDOE Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC09-08SR22470
- OSTI ID:
- 1568785
- Report Number(s):
- SRNL-STI-2019-00574; TRN: US2100470
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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