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Acoustic emission during leaching of Pr[sub 6]O[sub 11] in dilute acetic acid

Journal Article · · Journal of Solid State Chemistry; (United States)
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  1. CNRS-UPR, Meudon Cedex (France)
  2. CETIM, Cedex (France)
In the course of the selective dissolution (leaching) of an intermediate praseodymium oxide, Pr[sub 6]O[sub 11], in contact with a dilute acetic acid solution, it is possible to record an ultrasonic acoustic emission. When the chemical reaction is taking place the solid material loses Pr[sup 3+] ions to the solution and a residue of PrO[sub 2] remains. Over the course of the experiment (nearly 12 hr) various kinds of signals were recorded. The most important and intense response occurred nearly 8 hr after the beginning of the process. The acoustic emission is tentatively explained in terms of the dissolution of parts of the grains with a high amount of Pr[sup 3+] ions, and/or discohesion or breaking of inclusions.
OSTI ID:
7274215
Journal Information:
Journal of Solid State Chemistry; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Solid State Chemistry; (United States) Vol. 107:1; ISSN 0022-4596; ISSN JSSCBI
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English