Biotransformation of plutonium complexed with citric acid

Radiochimica Acta

Volumn 94, Issue 9-11, 2006, Pages 731-737

  Francis, A J ^a   Dodge, C J ^a   Gillow, J B ^a  

^a BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

Author keywords

Biodegradation; Citric acid; Ionic strength; Plutonium; Speciation

Indexed keywords

EID: 33845277608     PISSN: 00338230     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1524/ract.2006.94.9-11.731     Document Type: Conference Paper

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