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Pu(IV) � Nitric Acid (cont)<br />
• Pu is therefore best adsorbed on basic anion<br />
exchangers as the tetravalent species from<br />
7.0 – 9.0 M HNO 3.<br />
• To ensure that all Pu is present as Pu(IV), the<br />
solution is typically treated with NaNO 2 at<br />
elevated temperatures.<br />
• Sometimes this treatment is preceded by the<br />
reduction of all Pu to the Pu(III) state.<br />
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