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Formation of MPd3 + x (M = Gd, Np) by the reaction of MN with Pd and chlorination of MPd3 + x using cadmium chloride

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The formation of MPd3 + x (M = Gd, Np) by the reaction of MN with Pd at 1323 K in Ar gas flow was observed. Cubic AuCu3-type GdPd3.3 (a = 0.4081 ± 0.0001 nm) and NpPd3 (a = 0.4081 ± 0.0001 nm) were identified, respectively. The product obtained from the reaction of NpN with Pd contained additional phases, including the hexagonal TiNi3-type NpPd3. Chlorination of the MPd3 + x (M = Gd, Np) samples was accomplished by the solid-state reaction using cadmium chloride at 673 K in a dynamic vacuum.

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Most of the present study was conducted under the “R&D on Nitride Fuel Cycle for MA Transmutation to Enhance Safety and Economy” entrusted to Japan Atomic Energy Agency by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT). The authors thank Dr. M. Takano for management of the study program and advise on the experiments. The authors also thank Dr. S. Takaki of JAEA, Mr. A. Ito, Mr. R. Chiba, Mr. Y. Kumagami, and Ms. M. Saito of Nuclear Engineering Co. Ltd. (NECO) for their technical support.

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Conceptualization: HH, TS; Methodology: HH, HS, TS; Investigation: HH, HS, TS, HO; Formal analysis: HH; Writing –original draft preparation: HH; Writing –review & editing: HS, TS, HO.

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Hayashi, H., Shibata, H., Sato, T. et al. Formation of MPd3 + x (M = Gd, Np) by the reaction of MN with Pd and chlorination of MPd3 + x using cadmium chloride. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 332, 503–510 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-023-08760-4

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