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DOI: 10.1039/A708113H (Paper) Reference Section for: Chem. Commun., 1998, 373-374

High solubility of UO2(NO3)2·2TBP complex in supercritical CO2

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Mike J. Carrott, Brenda E. Waller, Chien M. Wai, Mike J. Carrott and Neil G. Smart

Abstract

UO2(NO3)2·2TBP is highly soluble in supercritical CO2, with concentrations of 0.0025–0.4981 M attainable at modest temperatures and pressures, demonstrating that supercritical CO2 can provide a viable substitute for organic solvents used in nuclear fuel processing.

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