Published July 1, 1994 | Version v1
Journal article

Extraction of plutonium(IV) from oxalic acid - nitric acid solutions by aliquat-336

  • 1. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay (India). Div. of Fuel Chemistry

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The extraction of plutonium(IV) from oxalic acid - nitric acid mixtures has been investigated using a liquid anion exchanger, Aliquat-336, in xylene. The presence of oxalic acid is known to have adverse effects on the extraction of Pu(IV) by Aliquat-336. The use of cations, Al(III), Fe(III) or Zr(IV) was explored to overcome the effect of oxalic acid on Pu(IV) extraction. The data obtained reveal that Pu(IV) is quantitatively extracted by Aliquat-336, even in the presence of oxalic acid, when Al(III), Fe(III) or Zr(IV) is added. The extracted Pu(IV) can be back-extracted using aqueous ammonium carbonate. (author) 8 refs.; 4 tabs

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Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
187
Journal Issue
5
Journal Page Range
p. 385-392.
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM