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Solvent extraction of neptunium by n-octyl(phenyl)-N,N-diisobutylcarbamoylmethylphosphine oxide from nitric acid solution containing hydrogen peroxide

Journal Article · · Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange; (United States)

Solvent extraction of Np with n-octyl(phenyl)-N,N-diisobutylcarbamoylmethylphosphine oxide (CMPO) from HNO[sub 3] solution containing H[sub 2]O[sub 2] was studied from the aspect of extraction rate. Neptunium initially in the pentavalent oxidation state can be extracted by CMPO even without the addition any redox agents, but the distribution is rather low. The H[sub 2]O[sub 2] was found to enhance the distribution ratio. The extraction rate was almost proportional to the 1.5-power of H[sub 2]O[sub 2] concentration. The dependence of the extraction rate on HNO[sub 3] concentration was also examined. Reduction of Np(V) with H[sub 2]O[sub 2] occurs rapidly in the presence of CMPO. The extraction rate is not strongly affected by the presence of tri-n-butylphosphate in the organic phase. As a diluent, decalin gives a greater extraction rate than n-dodecane. 17 refs., 9 figs.

OSTI ID:
5600596
Journal Information:
Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange; (United States), Journal Name: Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange; (United States) Vol. 11:4; ISSN 0736-6299; ISSN SEIEDB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English