Journal Article

FZJ-2020-00182

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Zsabka, P. ; Van Hecke, K. ; Wilden, A.FZJ* ; Modolo, G.FZJ* ; Hupert, M.FZJ* ; Jespers, V. ; Voorspoels, S. ; Verwerft, M. ; Binnemans, K. ; Cardinaels, T. (Corresponding author)

2020
Taylor & Francis Philadelphia, PA

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Please use a persistent id in citations: http://hdl.handle.net/2128/24333  doi:10.1080/07366299.2019.1710918

Abstract: Radiolytic stability of the extractants N,N,N’,N’-tetraoctyl diglycolamide (TODGA) and 2,9-bis(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,2,4-benzotriazin-3-yl)-1,10-phenanthroline (CyMe4BTPhen) in the ionic liquid tri-n-octylmethylammonium nitrate ([N1888][NO3]) was studied via the combination of a steady-state irradiation by cobalt-60 gamma-radiation, followed by solvent extraction and identification of radiolysis products by High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled to Electro Spray Ionisation (HPLC-ESI-MS). The observed trend for the distribution ratios of trivalent minor actinides and Eu(III) showed a decrease as a function of absorbed dose in the case of the TODGA solvent. The gamma irradiations were conducted in the presence or absence of an acidic aqueous phase. The determined dose constants for TODGA under neutral or acidic conditions were up to four times lower than the values reported in aliphatic diluents under comparable conditions. The degradation patterns were similar to those found by former studies on TODGA diluted in n-dodecane; only de-alkylation and bond ruptures within the diglycolamide core were observed. The presence of an acidic aqueous phase during irradiation resulted in a different relative abundance of certain radiolysis products of both the diluent and TODGA and a higher dose constant compared to the neutral irradiation conditions. A quantification of CyMe4BTPhen in irradiated samples with the [N1888][NO3] diluent was not possible, but the effect on its extraction properties was evaluated. The distribution ratios slightly increased under the effect of absorbed dose, indicating the formation of a radiolysis product(s) that are efficient extractants as well.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Nukleare Entsorgung und Reaktorsicherheit (IEK-6)
2. Analytik (ZEA-3)

Research Program(s):

1. 161 - Nuclear Waste Management (POF3-161) (POF3-161)

Appears in the scientific report 2020

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