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Title: Synthesis of organically templated nanoporous tin (II/IV) phosphate for radionuclide and metal sequestration

Journal Article · · Inorganic Chemistry, 45(6):2382-2384
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ic051949v· OSTI ID:882960

Nanoporous tin (II/IV) phosphate materials, with spherical morphology, have been synthesized using cetyltrimethylammonium chloride (CH3(CH2)15N(CH3)3Cl) as the surfactant. The structure of the material is stable at 500°C; however, partial oxidation of the material occurs with redox conversion of Sn2+ to Sn4+, resulting in a mixed Sn(II)/ Sn(IV) material. Preliminary batch contact studies were conducted to assess the effectiveness of nanoporous tin phosphate, NP-SnPO, in sequestering redox sensitive metals and radionuclides, technetium(VII), neptunium(V), thorium(IV), and a toxic metal, chromium(VI), from aqueous matrices. Results indicate tin (II) phosphate removed > 95% of all contaminants investigated from solution.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States). Environmental Molecular Sciences Lab. (EMSL)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
882960
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-46789; 11698; DF0961000
Journal Information:
Inorganic Chemistry, 45(6):2382-2384, Journal Name: Inorganic Chemistry, 45(6):2382-2384
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English