Plutonium in the Environment: Probing Mineral Surface Reactions Relevant to Pu Transport Using NMR and EPR Spectroscopy
EMSL Project ID
48554
Abstract
This work combines solid state NMR spectroscopic methods with EPR spectroscopy to probe Pu interactions at the mineral-water interface. Novel NMR spectroscopic techniques have been developed that can identify the specific surface binding sites for paramagnetic metals. This information combined with the metal specific structural information provided by EPR spectroscopy will provide invaluable information about Pu/mineral interactions. This information is critical for understanding the fate and transport of Pu in the subsurface environment.
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Project type
Special Science
Start Date
2014-07-15
End Date
2016-03-31
Status
Closed
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