| Abstract: | Abstract Additional information on the organic phase speciation of Np and Pu was obtained in order to further understand the impact on third phase formation. In the Np(VI) extraction system, indications of the presence of a species associated with the absorbance at 1210 nm appears to be consistent with an increased tendency for third phase formation. Attempts to couple this absorption peak to a higher order nitrate species were inconclusive, and further study is required. For Pu(VI), continued evidence has emerged suggesting a role of higher order nitrate species in third phase formation. |
