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ON THE FAST CHEMICAL SEPARATION OF CARRIER-FREE SAMPLES FROM MACRO-AMOUNTS OF PROTON-IRRADIATED RARE-EARTH TARGETS

Journal Article · · Radiochimica Acta (West Germany)
The formation of precipitates, which appeared in the body of the cation- exchange resin beds during the chemical separation of carrier-free samples from proton-irradiated cyclotron targets of more than 50 mg of rare-earth oxides, was investigated. The properties and character of this insoluble salt are discussed. A method for such a separation, which avoids the disturbing influence of a precipitate, is given. The sample produced is suitable for beta spectroscopy. The method described is applicable to fairly shortlived rare-earth isotopes, as the procedure can be carried out within 8 hours. (auth)
Research Organization:
Nobel Inst. of Physics, Stockholm
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-029036
OSTI ID:
4694425
Journal Information:
Radiochimica Acta (West Germany), Journal Name: Radiochimica Acta (West Germany) Vol. Vol: 1; ISSN RAACA
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English