Published 2013 | Version v1
Journal article

Contribution of extraction isotherms modeling based on the Mikulin-Sergievskii-Dannus approach to the speciation of plutonium(IV) in TBP 30%/dodecane

  • 1. CEA Marcoule, DEN/DRCP, Bagnols-sur-Ceze (France)
  • 2. AREVA NC, BU Recyclage/DIRP/RDP, Paris La Defense (France)

Description

In this study, a thermodynamic model based on Mikulin and Sergievskii-Dannus equations to calculate activity coefficients in both organic and aqueous phases was used to model plutonium(IV), nitric acid and water extraction by 30% TBP in dodecane. The speciation of Pu(IV) in the organic phase was determined via extraction isotherms modeling. The best agreement between experimental and calculated plutonium distribution ratios was obtained by considering two Pu(IV) complexes in the organic phase: Pu(NO3)4(TBP)2 and Pu(NO3)4(TBP)3. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiochimica Acta
Journal Volume
101
Journal Issue
6
Series
Special issue: Speciation
Journal Page Range
p. 373-377
ISSN
0033-8230
CODEN
RAACAP