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Radiochemical Separation Techniques in Classroom Settings

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide In view of the mounting requirements for courses in nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry, hands-on experience in the separations of radioisotopes is imperative. Three separation techniques commonly used were introduced, coprecipitation, liquid–liquid extraction, and ion-exchange chromatography. Their principles and the associated fundamental thermodynamic concepts are detailed. Their respective experimental applications to the separations of radioisotopes of one rare earth element (europium) and two transition metals (cobalt and nickel) are discussed. In-classroom experimental settings are proposed, and experiment outcomes are presented, which can be beneficial for future implementation within nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry programs in higher education.

Source: Journal of Chemical Education

DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.2c01193

Authors: Yufei Wang, Rebecca J. Abergel

Institutions: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley

Language: English

Topic: Various Chemistry Research Topics

Subfield: Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,000

Funders: Nuclear Energy University Program, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory