Experimental determination of the electrochemical properties of bismuth chloride in eutectic LiCl–KCl and LiCl–KCl–CaCl2 molten salts

Chipman, Greg; Johnson, Bryant; Vann, Cameron; Whitesides, Lance; Rappleye, Devin

doi:10.1007/s10967-024-09354-4

Experimental determination of the electrochemical properties of bismuth chloride in eutectic LiCl–KCl and LiCl–KCl–CaCl₂ molten salts

Journal Article · Tue Feb 06 23:00:00 EST 2024 · Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-024-09354-4· OSTI ID:2533544

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Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (United States); Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (United States)

Bismuth has been investigated as a potential liquid electrode for molten salt electrorefining, but the electrochemical behavior of Bi³⁺/Bi redox couple has received scant attention in LiCl–KCl and LiCl–KCl–CaCl₂ eutectics. Electroanalytical techniques were used to determine properties of Bi³⁺/Bi. Diffusivities of 6.71 and 8.93 × 10^–6 cm² s^–1 and standard apparent potentials of 0.1166 and 0.1187 V versus Ag/AgCl (4.75 mol%) were recommended for BiCl₃ in LiCl–KCl and LiCl–KCl–CaCl₂ eutectics, respectively, at 680 ± 3.1 K. The ICP-MS analysis of BiCl₃ content limited the accuracy of the results. Furthermore, the reliability of the results improved with a more thorough drying procedure for CaCl₂.

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Research Organization:: Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC52-07NA27344

OSTI ID:: 2533544

Journal Information:: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 333; ISSN 0236-5731

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Country of Publication:: United States

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