Chemistry of solutions applied to actinides

A general approach to the chemistry of actinide elements in aqueous solution will be developed through concepts of thermodynamics and kinetics, redox potentials, hydrolysis, and complexation. To support these concepts, concrete examples from industry, recycling, and the environment will be discussed.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 11 a.m.

            Tutorial: 9 a.m.

The objective of this teaching unit is to address the chemistry of actinide elements in aqueous solution and apply them to concrete examples (industry, recycling, environment, etc.).

Basic elements of radioactivity

Supplements in solution chemistry

Continuous assessment

• Case of single-phase aqueous solutions containing actinide elements:

            - General information (thermodynamics and reaction kinetics, etc.)

            - Redox potentials and electrochemistry (dismutation, etc.)

            - Hydrolysis – complexation (E/pH diagram, etc.)

• Case of two-phase systems containing actinide elements:

            - Precipitation

            - Liquid-liquid extraction

            - Ion exchange resins

• Complex environments (molten salts, ionic liquids, etc.)

            - Effect on the reactivity of actinides in solution

The course will include tutorials applied to questions with practical origins, as well as analyses of experimental results obtained in scientific publications.

Administrative contact(s): Master's in Chemistry Secretariat

Master's degree in Chemistry @ umontpellier.fr