Dissolution of Uranium Oxides Under Alkaline Oxidizing Conditions
Journal Article
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· Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 282(2):617-621
Bench scale experiments were conducted to determine the dissolution characteristics of uranium oxide powders (UO2, U3O8, and UO3) in aqueous peroxide-carbonate solutions. Experimental parameters included H2O2 concentration, carbonate counter cation (NH4+, Na+, K+, and Rb+), and pH. Results indicate the dissolution rate of UO2 in 1 M (NH4)2CO3 increases linearly with peroxide concentration ranging from 0.05 – 2 M. The three uranium oxide powders exhibited different dissolution patterns however, UO3 exhibited prompt complete dissolution. Carbonate counter cation affected the dissolution kinetics. There is minimal impact of solution pH, over the range 8.8 to 10.6, on initial dissolution rate.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 972964
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-66033; AF5805100
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 282(2):617-621, Journal Name: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 282(2):617-621
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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