Neptunium chemistry is covered in this lecture. Nuclear properties and synthesis of neptunium are described, with emphasis placed on the isotopes 235-239Np. The synthesis and properties of neptunium metal, alloys, and intermetallic compounds are introduced. The lecture describes neptunium compound synthesis, with resulting thermodynamic and structural properties provided. Neptunium organometallic and coordination compounds are also presented. Information on neptunium solution speciation, redox, and spectroscopy is given, with trends based on oxidation state examined. A presentation of analytical methods useful in neptunium chemistry, including Mössbauer spectroscopy, concludes the lecture. Comparisons are made with uranium chemistry to provide trends in the actinides.
Just like the uranium lecture, I love the raw chemistry portions of these lectures. I'm looking forward to the plutonium lecture and the rest of the actinides.
ReplyDeleteYes, much like Mr. Eng said, I greatly enjoy and hope to learn much regarding chemical interactivity with the actinides.
ReplyDeleteI know that chemistry is taught based on trends and statistics but I really like the lectures dedicated to solely one element.
ReplyDeleteThanks for comments. I think discussing one element at a time can highlight the differences in the actinides.
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