Abstract
Butyl lauryl phosphoric acid (HBLP) was chosen as a model compound of secondary degradation products of Purex process solvent. The extent of zirconium complexation by this compound is similar to that of dibutyl phosphoric acid or bis(2 ethyl hexyl) phosphoric acid. The mechanism of zirconium extraction by HBLP was studied. The nature of the extracted species could not be unambiguously established. Tributyl phosphate has an antagonistic effect on the zirconium extraction by HBLP. Removal of HBLP from the solvent cannot be accomplished by alkaline washes representative of solvent clean-up procedures used in the Purex process. This could lead to a long term build-up of this type of compound under Purex processing conditions. The threshold HBLP concentration for an enhancement of zirconium extraction is 2 × 10 −4 M.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
