Thermodynamics of La and U and the separation factor of U/La in fused Me(Ga-40 wt.% In)/3LiCl-2KCl system

Separation of lanthanides and actinides can be achieved in a unique molten chloride e liquid metal system. Electrode potentials were recorded vs. Cl-/Cl-2 reference electrode and the temperature dependencies of the apparent standard potentials of La-(Ga-In) and U-(Ga-In) alloys were determined. Thermodynamic properties and separation factor of lanthanum and uranium were calculated. The obtained data show the perspective for using this system in future innovation method for recovery of nuclear waste. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.