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Separation of nitrogen isotopes by displacement band chromatography

Conference · · Sep. Sci. Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6186755
A study of the separation of /sup 14/N and /sup 15/N isotopes via displacement band chromatography was conducted using sulfonated styrene-divinylbenzene resins. Starting with a feed solution of 0.5 N NH/sub 4/OH (containing 51% /sup 15/N), a band was developed that generated a concentration profile ranging from 11 to 85% /sup 15/N. The separative power and HETP (height equivalent to a theoretical plate) were found to be dependent on the resin characteristics (size, crosslinkage) and operating parameters (superficial velocity, concentration). The use of a 7/10-micrometer-size, high performance resin increased the separative power by a factor of 17 and decreased the HETP by a factor of 10, when compared to a 100/200 mesh Dowex 50W-X12 resin under similar process conditions. The HETP could further be reduced by lowering the superficial velocity and/or eluant concentration.
Research Organization:
MRC-MOUND, Miamisburg, OH (USA)
OSTI ID:
6186755
Report Number(s):
CONF-871038-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Sep. Sci. Technol.; (United States) Journal Volume: 23:12,13
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English