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Abstract
The thermal decomposition of Pu(C2O4)2 · 6H2O has been studied in both argon and oxygen using a combination of thermogravimetry and infrared spectroscopy. Decomposition in an inert atmosphere involves reduction of the cation to the trivalent state and its subsequent reoxidation to form PuO2. In an oxidizing atmosphere, with unrestricted access of oxygen, reduction of the cation does not take place and decomposition to PuO2 is through the oxycarbonate. The reduction of Pu(IV) appears to take place by a carbon monoxide catalyzed mechanism and the presence of carbon in the PuO2 decomposition product is attributed to the disproportionation of CO.
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