Colorimetric detection of uranium in water
- Clemson, SC
- Piedmont, SC
- Evans, GA
Disclosed are methods, materials and systems that can be used to determine qualitatively or quantitatively the level of uranium contamination in water samples. Beneficially, disclosed systems are relatively simple and cost-effective. For example, disclosed systems can be utilized by consumers having little or no training in chemical analysis techniques. Methods generally include a concentration step and a complexation step. Uranium concentration can be carried out according to an extraction chromatographic process and complexation can chemically bind uranium with a detectable substance such that the formed substance is visually detectable. Methods can detect uranium contamination down to levels even below the MCL as established by the EPA.
- Research Organization:
- Clemson University Research Foundation (Anderson, SC); Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), Aiken, SC (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-07ER64411
- Assignee:
- Clemson University Research Foundation (Anderson, SC); Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (Aiken, SC)
- Patent Number(s):
- 8,133,740
- Application Number:
- 12/543,856
- OSTI ID:
- 1039753
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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