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Solvent Extraction Behavior of Plutonium (IV) Ions in the Presence of Simple Hydroxamic Acids

Journal Article · · Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange, 25(6):723-745
Formo-and aceto-hydroxamic acids are very effective reagents for stripping Pu(IV) ions from a tri-butyl phosphate phase into nitric acid. Distribution data for Pu(IV) in the presence of these hydroxamate ions have been obtained and trends established. The affinity of aceto-hydroxamic acid for Pu(IV) ions and its selectivity over U(VI) ions is demonstrated by the values of the stability constants in HCIO4. These data support the applications of simple hydroxamic acids in advanced Purex-type solvent extraction systems.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
922887
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-58679
Journal Information:
Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange, 25(6):723-745, Journal Name: Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange, 25(6):723-745 Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 25; ISSN 0736-6299; ISSN SEIEDB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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