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The rate of Pu(IV) reduction with tert-butylhydrazine in an HNO3 solution is described by the equation-d[Pu(IV)]/dt = k[Pu(IV)]2[(CH3)3CN2H +4 ]/[H+], where k = 69.4 ⊥ 3.0 l mol−1 min−1 at 50°C. The activation energy is E = 122 ⊥ 4 kJ mol−1. Probable reaction mechanisms are discussed.
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Original Russian Text © V.S. Koltunov, V.G. Pastushchak, G.V. Koltunov, 2006, published in Radiokhimiya, 2006, Vol. 48, No. 4, pp. 311–314.
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Koltunov, V.S., Pastushchak, V.G. & Koltunov, G.V. Kinetics of Pu(IV) reduction with tert-butylhydrazine. Radiochemistry 48, 348–351 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1066362206040060
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