July 8, 2023
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On-line optical spectroscopy to characterize chemistry of the Transuranic Elements in Molten Salts

Abstract

This project was targeted to design, build, and employ a spectroelectrochemical setup for the characterization of molten salts containing radioactive elements. This is a unique capability now housed at the Radiological Processing Laboratory (RPL) of PNNL. Initial work focused on the characterization of molten salts containing uranium, filling literature gaps regarding redox behavior, diffusion coefficients, and speciation. The setup was further modified/relocated to a glove box to allow for the study of transuranic elements, where significant research is needed to fill in literature gaps and fundamental understanding of behavior within molten salts.

Published: July 8, 2023

Citation

Lines A.M., S.D. Branch, H.M. Felmy, G.J. Lumetta, and S.A. Bryan. 2019. On-line optical spectroscopy to characterize chemistry of the Transuranic Elements in Molten Salts Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.