Level of study
BAC +4
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Description
A general approach of the aqueous solution chemistry of actinide elements will be developed through notions of thermodynamics and kinetics, redox potentials, hydrolysis and complexation. In order to support these notions, concrete examples from industry, recycling or environment will be discussed.
Hourly volumes* :
CM : 11h
TD : 9h
Objectives
The objective of this teaching unit is to approach the chemistry of actinide elements in aqueous solution and to apply them to concrete examples (industry, recycling, environment, ...).
Necessary pre-requisites
Basic elements in radioactivity
Complements in solution chemistry
Knowledge control
Continuous control
Syllabus
- Case of single-phase aqueous solutions containing actinide elements:
- Generalities (thermodynamics and kinetics of reactions, ...)
- Redox potentials and electrochemistry (dismutation, ...)
- Hydrolysis - complexation (E/pH diagram, ...)
- Case of two-phase systems containing actinide elements:
- Precipitation
- Liquid - liquid extraction
- Ion exchange resins
- Case of complex media (molten salts, ionic liquids, ...)
- Effect on the reactivity of actinides in solution
The teaching will include tutorials applied to questions with an applied origin, but also analyses of experimental results obtained in the context of scientific publications.
Additional information
Administrative contact(s): Secretariat Master Chemistry