Extraction of the trivalent transplutonium actinides americium through einsteinium by the sulfur donor Cyanex 301
Nathan P. Bessen, Qiang Yan, Ning Pu, Jing Chen, Chao Xu, Jenifer C. Shafer
Abstract
When extracting metals with the sulfur donor ligand, Cyanex 301 (bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)dithiophosphinic acid), a transition in the coordination mode of extracted complexes has been observed between Eu and Gd, but not within the actinide series.
Topics & Concepts
ActinideAmericiumChemistrySulfurExtraction (chemistry)Nuclear chemistryInorganic chemistryRadiochemistryChromatographyOrganic chemistryRadioactive element chemistry and processingNuclear materials and radiation effectsLanthanide and Transition Metal Complexes