Determination of metallic impurities in uranium through anion exchange separation and neutron activation analysis

Rolf Rosenberg, Anna-Maija Forsbacka, Nuri Gras

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Abstract

The separation of metals from uranium by anionic exchange was studied. The behaviour of ions in Dowex 1x8 in HNO3, H2SO4, HC1, HCL-HF, and NH3 media, and Dowex 2x8 in H2SO4 medium were investigated. Methods for the separation of Na, Mg, Al, K, Ca, Sc, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Rb, Zr, Ag, Cd, Cs, Ba, La, Ce, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Yb, La, Hf and Th were developed. For Mo, partial separation was obtained. Separation schemes for the neutron activation analysis of metallic impurities in uranium are proposed. The detection limits are given. The results for the elements Al, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, V and Fe determined from the IAEA reference samples SR-54/64 are compared with recommended values.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationEspoo
PublisherVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Number of pages33
ISBN (Print)951-38-2711-9
Publication statusPublished - 1986
MoE publication typeD4 Published development or research report or study

Publication series

SeriesValtion teknillinen tutkimuskeskus. Tutkimuksia - Research Reports
Number437
ISSN0358-5077

Keywords

  • metals
  • impurities
  • uranium
  • anion exchanging
  • neutron activation analysis

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