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RADIOCHEMICAL SEPARATION OF CADMIUM BY AMALGAM EXCHANGE

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4033707
The radiochemical separation of cadmium by an amalgam exchange technique was critically evaluated. In the procedure, the cadmium amalgam exchange step is followed by a back extraction with thallous ion to selectively remove the cadmium from contaminants in the mercury. Cadmium yields of 80% were obtained with less than 0.1% contamnination of most typical elements. Indium, thallium, and selenium contaminate the separation to a greater extent. The procedure can be carried out in 8 minutes with no special equipment. Mineral acids below 1 M do not affect the exchange but oxidizing agents such as U/sup 6+/ and Ce/sup 4+/ must be given special attention. (auth)
Research Organization:
Michigan. Univ., Ann Arbor
NSA Number:
NSA-15-023572
OSTI ID:
4033707
Report Number(s):
TID-13223
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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