Use of Dowex A-1(H/sup +/) and ZeoKarb 226(H/sup +/) for the sequential separation of uranium, thorium, and rare earths in monazite

Journal Article · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1976 · Sep. Sci.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7209096

Iyer, S G; Padmanabhan, P K; Venkateswarlu, C

When a mixture of rare earths, thorium, and uranium at pH 1.0 in sulfate medium is passed through a column (1.5 x 12 cm) of Dowex A-1(H/sup +/), rare earths pass through. Then thorium is eluted with 6N hydrochloric acid and subsequently the uranium with 2N nitric acid. When the mixture at pH 2.0 in nitrate medium and in the presence of 1,10-phenanthroline is fed to a column of ZeoKarb 226(H/sup +/), the rare earths pass through. Then thorium is eluted with 0.05M EDTA at pH 4.5 and subsequently the uranium with 2N hydrochloric acid. These separation schemes are successfully applied to the analysis of monazite samples.

• Research Organization: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay
• OSTI ID: 7209096
• Journal Information: Sep. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Sep. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 12:2; ISSN SESCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ION EXCHANGE CHROMATOGRAPHY
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