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Chromatographic isolation of gadolinium-153 from irradiated europium targets with the use of separating ions

Journal Article · · Radiochemistry
OSTI ID:224064
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  1. Inst. of Physical Chemistry, Moscow (Russian Federation)
The method is developed for gadolinium-153 isolation from irradiated europium targets by displacement-complexation chromatography on KU-2 cation-exchange resin in the Cu form with introduction of separating ion (Cd) into the system. The influence of various chromatographic parameters on the efficiency of the Gd-Eu separation is investigated. An additional separation band of sorbed EDTA is demonstrated to form along with the cadmium band, providing complete Gd-Eu separation. The Gd-Eu separation is strongly affected by both holding and separating ions.
OSTI ID:
224064
Journal Information:
Radiochemistry, Journal Name: Radiochemistry Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 37; ISSN RDIOEO; ISSN 1066-3622
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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