Published August 1991 | Version v1
Journal article

Precision of a plutonium analytical method using solvent extraction and spectrophotometry

  • 1. Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
  • 2. New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque, NM (United States). Dept. of Chemistry

Description

The plutonium assay method was investigated that uses the plutonyl trinitrate tetrapropyl-ammonium ion-pair solvent extraction with spectrophotometry of the extract as a candidate method capable of providing robustness and precision. To identify and asses the effect of factors on the precision, we looked at sampling techniques, silver oxide oxidation conditions extraction time, extract stability, and temperature dependence of the extract analytical peak height and position. A precision of 0.12% was obtained. (author) 18 refs.; 2 figs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
150
Journal Issue
2
Series
J. Radioanal. Nucl. Chem. ;Articles.
Journal Page Range
435-444
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCD

Conference

Title
International conference on the separation of ionic solutes.
Dates
4-8 Dec 1989.
Place
Stara Lesna (Czechoslovakia).

INIS