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

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The extraction of Pu(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.

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  1. Fuel Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, 400 085, Bombay, India

    I. C. Pius, M. M. Charyulu, C. K. Sivaramakrishnan & S. K. Patil

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Pius, I.C., Charyulu, M.M., Sivaramakrishnan, C.K. et al. Extraction of plutonium(IV) from oxalic acid-nitric acid solutions by Aliquat-336. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry Letters 187, 385–392 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02163603

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