Question: Uranium forms soluble sulfate and carbonate complexes; therefore, sulfuric acid [H 2 SO 4 , in ~80% cases] or solutions of alkaline carbonates [NaHCO 3

Uranium forms soluble sulfate and carbonate complexes; therefore, sulfuric acid [H2SO4 , in ~80% cases] or solutions of alkaline carbonates [NaHCO3 , Na2CO3 or (NH4)2CO3 ] are applied for uranium leaching from the ore (either in-situ or after mining). Explain details of leaching, if UO2 doesnt dissolve with these complexing anions (sulfate or carbonate) without adding an oxidizing agent:

- Ferric sulfate used in combination with sulfuric acid to dissolve UO2 , and write the equation of dissolution.

- Hydrogen peroxide can be used in combination with carbonate to dissolve UO2, and write the equation of dissolution.

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