Jason Victor (Radiochemistry) published a paper in the Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry titled, "Preparation and arc melting decomposition of cerium trichloride." The article explores high-temperature chemistry of cerium trichloride, a strategic material relevant to molten salt reactor technology in the nuclear field.
Contributors to the article included radiochemistry Ph.D. students Andrew Hunter and Paula Ramirez, recent Ph.D. graduate Harry Jang, research faculty Daniel Koury and professors Frederic Poineau and Kenneth Czerwinski (both Chemistry and Biochemistry). Support for this research was provided by the Department of Homeland Security (23CWDNFE00005), Kenneth Czerwinski, Principal Investigator.