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Influence of several soil components and their interaction on plutonium extractability from a calcareous soil

Journal Article · · Soil Sci.; (United States)

The influence of calcium carbonate, organic matter, and the inorganic fraction of a calcareous soil on the chemical extractability of /sup 239/Pu(IV) was examined using an equilibrium batch technique. The results showed that humic acids, CaCO/sub 3/, the inorganic phase of the soil, and interaction of these materials could be important factors on the extractability of plutonium.

Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Los Angeles
OSTI ID:
6645170
Journal Information:
Soil Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Soil Sci.; (United States) Vol. 131:1; ISSN SOSCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English