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Formation of plutonium(IV) colloid by the alpha-reduction of aqueous solutions of Pu(V) and Pu(VI)

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OSTI ID:59182
We describe concentration changes caused by chemical and alpha-induced radiolytic reactions in various oxidation state pure solutions of Pu(VI), Pu(V), or Pu(IV) colloid or mixtures of these oxidation states at pH values > 1 for a period of nearly two years. The rates of approach to steady-states and the resulting experimental concentration quotient values were determined in order to find the conditions under which equilibrium in 2PuO{sub 2}{sup +} + PuO{sub 2}{sup 2+} + PuO/sub 2(coll)/ reaction might be attained and to learn about the underlying reactions. Computer calculations were used to compare the data with the results required from proposed reaction schemes.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
59182
Report Number(s):
LA-UR--85-3111; CONF-8509147--1; ON: DE85017524
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English