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PREPARATION OF Nb$sup 95$-FREE Zr$sup 95$ BY TTA EXTRACTION (in German)

Journal Article · · J. Inorg. & Nuclear Chem.

The conditions for the extraction of Zr/sup 95/ from a mixture of zr/sup 95/ and Nb/sub 95/ with TTA (thenoyltrifluoroacetone) and back extraction with HC1 was investigated. The distribution coefficient was determined in 0.10 and 0.05 M TTA in benzol and 0.05 M TTA in xylol as a function of increasing HC1 concentration. The results showed a sharp increase in the distribution coefficient with HC1 concentration over about 6 N. The cause of the increased distribution coefficient was attributed to an ion exchange mechanism resulting in the preferential formation of a negatively charged ZrC1 complex. The method, previously suggested, of preparing a stock solution of Zr/sup 95/ in TTA-benzol, storing it in HNO/sub 3/ or HC1, and extracting the Zr/sup 95/ as needed by multiple washing with 2 N HC1. With increasing age of the stock solution, the extraction time is increased and the method is not suitable for the preparation of pure Zr/sup 95/. (J.S.R.)

Research Organization:
Universitat, Mainz
NSA Number:
NSA-14-004393
OSTI ID:
4206141
Journal Information:
J. Inorg. & Nuclear Chem., Journal Name: J. Inorg. & Nuclear Chem. Vol. Vol: 11
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
German

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