Development of new solvent extraction processes for the separation of the fission product lanthanides from the minor actinides is a monumental task that has to bridge several fundamental areas of f element chemistry.  Regardless of the final methodology chosen to accomplish this task, careful consideration will have to be given to the kinetics of the chemical processes involved.  To that end we have been investigating the major influences on the kinetics of phase transfer reactions for the actinides and lanthanides in various solvent extraction systems.  In this presentation we will explore how the kinetics of metal ion extraction changes between systems that use neutral organophosphorus reagents and those that use cation exchanging extratants.

Understanding the role of kinetics in <i>f</i> element solvent extraction systems

240th National Meeting (2010)

The official archive and repository for all ACS Meetings & Expositions abstracts and select posters or presentations.

Understanding the role of kinetics in f element solvent extraction systems