How the distribution coefficient of 238U in natural soils is affected by the method used to obtain the soil solution and its dependency on structural characteristics

A systematic study on desorption of uranium in a natural soil has been carried out to reduce the level of uncertainty associated with the method employed to determine the values of the distribution coefficient (Kd). Generally, the operating method used to extract and analyze the soil solution determines the Kd values. Here, the centrifugation method has been used to obtain soil solution extracts. Several procedural parameters have been...