Published 1986 | Version v1
Journal article

Third phase formation in the extraction of plutonium by tri-n-butyl phosphate

  • 1. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam (India). Radiochemistry Programme

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Third phase formation in the extraction of plutonium(IV) by tri-n-butyl phosphate (TBP) in n-dodecane (DD) and Shellsol-T (SST) was studied. The effect of ionic strength on the limiting organic concentration (LOC) in Pu(NO3)4/30% TBP/DD system was studied and the LOC was found to increase nearly linearly with aqueous phase ionic strength. Data for the LOC of plutonium(IV) in 15% TBP/SST, 30% TBP/SST and 30% TBP/DD as a function of equilibrium aqueous phase acidity indicate, as expected, a much higher solubility of the Pu(NO3)4x2 TBP complex in SST than in DD. (orig.)

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Journal Title
Radiochim. Acta
Journal Volume
40
Journal Issue
3
Series
Radiochim. Acta.
Journal Page Range
151-154
ISSN
0033-8230
CODEN
RAACA