Solution Chemistry Applied to Actinides

A general overview of the chemistry of actinide elements in aqueous solution will be presented, covering concepts such as thermodynamics and kinetics, redox potentials, hydrolysis, and complexation. To illustrate these concepts, specific examples from industry, recycling, and the environment will be discussed.

Hourly volumes*:

            CM: 11:00 a.m.

            TD: 9 a.m.

The objective of this course is to explore the chemistry of actinide elements in aqueous solution and to apply this knowledge to real-world examples (industry, recycling, the environment, etc.).

Basics of Radioactivity

Supplementary Material on Solution Chemistry

Comprehensive Continuous Monitoring

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

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

            - Redox potentials and electrochemistry (dismutation, etc.)

            - Hydrolysis – complex formation (E/pH plot, etc.)

• Case of two-phase systems containing actinide elements:

            - Precipitation

            - Liquid-liquid extraction

            - Ion-exchange resins

• The Case of Complex Media (Molten Salts, Ionic Liquids, etc.)

            - Effect on the reactivity of actinides in solution

The course will include tutorials focused on practical problems as well as analyses of experimental results obtained in the context of scientific publications.

Administrative contact(s): Chemistry Master's Program Office

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