Direct determination of uranium in concentrates by spectrophotometric titration with ferric sulphate.
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1959-12
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Australian Atomic Energy Commission
Abstract
A direct method is presented for the determination of uranium in uranium concentrates by spectrophotometric titration with ferric sulphate, after a bismuth amalgam reduction. The oxidation of U (IV) by Fe (III) was found to be rapid and complete at room temperature, under suitable conditions. Copper, molybdenum and vanadium interfere to some extent, and their maximum permissible concentrations are discussed. A complete determination may be carried out in little over an hour with a precision of two to three parts per thousand. A "Uvispek" spectrophotometer was adapted for spectrophotometric titrations without modification of the instruments.
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Uranium, Copper, Molybdenum, Vanadium
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Florence, T. M. (1959). Direct determination of uranium in concentrates by spectrophotometric titration with ferric sulphate (AAEC/E53). Lucas Heights, NSW.: Research Establishment, Australian Atomic Energy Commission.