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The effect of previous gamma-irradiation on the extraction of U(VI), Th(IV), Zr(IV), Eu(III) and Am(III) by various amides

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The extraction behavior of U(VI), Th(IV), Zr(IV), Eu(III) and Am(III) from 3.5M nitric acid with a series of gamma-pre-irradiated symmetrical and unsymmetrical monoamides in benzene has been investigated up to a dose of 100 Mrad. The results indicated that the radiolytic stability is influenced by the structure of amides. Symmetrical monoamides seem to be less affected by radiation compared with unsymmetrical monoamides. Infrared studies identify the final products of radiolysis as the respective carboxylic acids and amines. The radiolytic degradation of the investigated monoamides has been estimated by quantitative IR spectroscopy. Extraction data obtained under similar experimental conditions for U(VI), Th(IV) and Zr(IV) with the TBP/benzene system have also been compared.

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Mowafy, E.A. The effect of previous gamma-irradiation on the extraction of U(VI), Th(IV), Zr(IV), Eu(III) and Am(III) by various amides. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 260, 179–187 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JRNC.0000027078.93004.a6

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