This lecture provides basic information on the chemistry of plutonium in three parts. Discussion on the nuclear properties of 238Pu and 239Pu are included. Environmental concentrations of plutonium, including 244Pu and naturally produced 239Pu, are discussed. Large scale plutonium separations are presented, including the PUREX process. The use of volatility and ion exchange as plutonium separation techniques are also given. The synthesis and properties are metallic plutonium are described in detail. An review of metal preparation methods are provided, including the plutonium-gallium phase diagram. The physical properties of plutonium metal are given and discussed. The solution chemistry of plutonium is depicted though coordination and spectroscopy as a function of oxidation state. Examples are provided on the various nature of plutonium chemistry in the solution phase, as colloids, and solid phase. The non-aqueous chemistry of plutonium is described and related to electronic structure.
Favorite lecture thus far in my opinion. I like how portions of this lecture relates to the research I'm doing as well learning about Pu metals and halides. The detailed explanations behind the multiple phase diagrams systems were really useful. But some of the audio was cut off for most of the slides and for part 3 slide 9 nothing was mentioned.
ReplyDeleteThank for the comments on the audio. I will correct. Please let me know which sections had the audio issue.
ReplyDeleteI have correct the blank audio on slide 9 in the 3rd lecture
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