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  • Nuclear Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Sensor Technology

Background:

  • Accurate plutonium quantification is crucial for spent nuclear fuel (SNF) reprocessing safety.
  • Existing methods for plutonium analysis are slow, labor-intensive, and not suitable for real-time monitoring.
  • Developing rapid, on-line analytical techniques is essential for improving SNF reprocessing efficiency and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a fast and simple quantitative analysis method for plutonium (IV).
  • To utilize a potentiometric sensor array based on extracting agents for plutonium detection.
  • To enable on-line monitoring of plutonium in simulated SNF reprocessing solutions.

Main Methods:

  • Design and implementation of a potentiometric sensor array using PVC-plasticized membrane sensors.
  • Application of multivariate regression modeling to correlate sensor responses with plutonium concentration.
  • Simulation of real spent nuclear fuel reprocessing media to test sensor performance.

Main Results:

  • The developed potentiometric sensor array provides a fast and simple method for plutonium (IV) quantification.
  • Multivariate regression modeling effectively relates sensor array response to plutonium content.
  • The proposed method achieved 30% higher precision in plutonium quantification compared to optical spectroscopy.

Conclusions:

  • A novel potentiometric sensor array offers a precise and efficient alternative for plutonium analysis in SNF reprocessing.
  • This technology has the potential for on-line implementation, enhancing process safety and control.
  • The sensor array demonstrates superior performance over traditional optical spectroscopy methods for this application.