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DETERMINATION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF CERIUM ACTIVITY IN STRONTIUM-90 USING ANION EXCHANGE

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4823487
BS>A rapid method for separating cerium from strontium and yttrium based on anion exchange is described. Cerium was quantitatively absorbed from 8M HNO/ sub 3/ solutions on a column of Dowex resin containing a small amount of lead dioxide. Strontium and yttrium were removed by washing with 8M HNO/sub 3/. Cerium was eluted with 4M HCl or dilute HNO/sub 3/. Decontamination factors exceeded 10/sup 3/ and cerium recoveries were quantitative. Distribution coefficients were determined for a wide range of HNO/sub 3/ concentrations. (auth)
Research Organization:
General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
DOE Contract Number:
AT(45-1)-1350
NSA Number:
NSA-16-000126
OSTI ID:
4823487
Report Number(s):
HW-69737
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English