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Distributions of lanthanides between tri-butyl phosphate solution and molte
n calcium nitrate tetrahydrate (Ca(NO3)(2). 4 H2O) were radiochemically stu
died. The apparent equilibrium constants of the extraction reactions of lan
thanides were determined and their characteristic systematics along the lan
thanide series was studied. In comparison with the similar systematics repo
rted for the extraction systems using nitric acid solutions, the characteri
stics of the hydration of lanthanides under water-deficient condition of ca
lcium nitrate tetrahydrate was discussed.