Actinide nitrate complexes (original) (raw)

A comprehensive review of actinide nitrate complexes characterized by X-ray and neutron diffraction techniques is presented, detailing the coordination modes of nitrate ion with actinides such as thorium, uranium, protactinium, neptunium, and plutonium. Emphasis is placed on the physicochemical properties and preparation of solid nitrate compounds, with analysis of infrared and Raman spectra showcasing the behavior of nitrate ligands in different coordination environments. The significance of ionic versus covalent binding forms in these complexes is also discussed.