Solubility Testing of Boron and Gadolinium in Nitric AcidCX(s) Applied: B3.6Date: 11/24/2009Location(s): Aiken, South CarolinaOffice(s): Environmental Management, Savannah River Operations Office
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November 24, 2009
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CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 11/24/2009
Location(s): Aiken, South Carolina
Office(s): Environmental Management, Savannah River Operations Office
The object of the test is to test solubility of boron and gadolinium in nitric acid for a range of conditions. Nitric acid from 0.3 to 5 moles will be combined with aluminum nitrate (Al(NO3)3) ranging from 1 to 3 moles with either gadolinium nitrate (Gd(NO3)3) or boric acid ranging from 1 to 5 grams per liter. Solutions will be held at constant temperature (20 degrees Celsius) and will be observed for visible solids potentially for several weeks. Solutions may be centrifuged or filtered to aid in determining solids formation.