Abstract:
The complex formation of Pu(OH)
4(am) with carbonate is studied with the variation of pH(8.92~13.08), and the total carbonate concentration range of 10
-4~10
-2 mol/L. The effect of pH value and total carbonate concentration on the dissolved total concentration of Pu(OH)
4(am) and species of Pu in solution are discussed. All experiments were performed in a anaerobic glove box which contained high purity Ar(99.99%), with an oxygen content of less than 5×10
-6mol/mol. The experimental results show that 1∶2 complex of Pu(OH)
4(am) with bicarbonate is obtained and the complex formation constants determined in the experiments.
Pu(OH)
4(am)+2HCO
-3=Pu(OH)
4(HCO
3)
22-,
K=10
(-2.61±0.18)
Pu(OH)
4(am)+2HCO
-3=Pu(OH)
2(CO
3)
22-+2H
2O,
K=10
(-2.61±0.18)
At high pHs (10.28~13.08) where carbonate ion is dominant, 1∶2 complex of Pu(OH)
4(am) with carbonate ion is obtained:
Pu(OH)
4(am)+2CO
2-3=Pu(OH)
4(CO
3)
24-,
K=10
(-3.52±0.11).