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URANOUS [1 record]

Record 1 2004-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
  • Radioactive Ores (Mining)
CONT

The general genetic model hinges on the divalent nature of uranium - being strongly soluble in oxidizing conditions (uranic: U+6) and relatively insoluble in reducing conditions (uranous: U+4).

Key term(s)
  • uranous ion

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
  • Minerais radioactifs (Mines métalliques)
CONT

Le modèle génétique général s'articule autour du caractère bivalent de l'uranium dans la nature - il est très soluble dans des conditions oxydantes (ion uranyl : U6+) et relativement insoluble dans des conditions réductrices (ion uraneux : U4+).

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