Pu(V) reduction and enhancement of particle-water partitioning by exopolymeric substances

Radiochimica Acta

Volumn 96, Issue 9-11, 2008, Pages 739-745

  Roberts, K A ^a,c   Santschi, P H ^a   Honeyman, B D ^b  

^a TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Department of Geology and Geological Engineering   (United States)

^c SAVANNAH RIVER NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

Author keywords

Exopolymeric substances (EPS); Particle water partitioning; Plutonium; Pu(IV); Pu(V) reduction; Silica; Thorium

Indexed keywords

EID: 56649106373     PISSN: 00338230     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1524/ract.2008.1560     Document Type: Conference Paper

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