CX-011817: Categorical Exclusion Determination

Synthesis of Inorganic Materials Using a Microwave Reactor CX(s) Applied: B3.6 Date: 01/27/2014 Location(s): South Carolina Offices(s): Savannah River Operations Office

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January 27, 2014
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Synthesis of Inorganic Materials Using a Microwave Reactor
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 01/27/2014
Location(s): South Carolina
Offices(s): Savannah River Operations Office

A microwave accelerated reaction system (MARS) will be used to synthesize various metal oxides and oxyhydroxides from the corresponding metal nitrates (Al, Fe, Mn, Ni) and sodium hydroxide. In addition, sodium titanate materials will be synthesized from titanium isopropoxide and titanium dioxide.