Published February 24, 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Pulse radiolysis studies of berkelium(III): preparation and identification of berkelium(II) in aqueous perchlorate media

  • 1. Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)

Description

The first direct evidence for the formation of Bk(II) in aqueous solutions as a result of pulse radiolysis is reported herein. The barrier that the necessity of a high pH has presented for this reaction was circumvented by using bicarbonate to adjust the pH, by maintaining rigorously oxygen-free conditions, and by using ethanol to suppress radiolysis products. The absorption ascribed to Bk(II) occurs at 310nm, and the molar absorptivity at this wavelength is consistent with theoretical considerations advanced by Carnall and Crosswhite. 10 references, 2 figures

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Augmented title (English)
Pulsed Electrons

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Inorganic Chemistry
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
4
Series
Inorg. Chem.
Journal Page Range
597-598
ISSN
0020-1669
CODEN
INOCA