ISSN:
1588-2780
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract Absorption of carrier-free T1 from nitric acid solutions of lead by ammonium 12-molybdophosphate fixed in the matrix of porous Teflon (AMP-sorbent) has been investigated. Effective separation of T1 and Pb is shown to take place. Elution processes of T1 from AMP-sorbent have been investigated. It is found that complete extraction of T1 is achieved upon dissolving AMP in concentrated ammonia. Further purification and concentration of T1 are performed by means of cation exchange chromatography on Dowex-50 or KU-2 resins. Investigation of high temperature behaviour of T1 ultramicroamounts in Pb melt showed that T1 is quantitatively separated out into the gas phase when fluorinating additions of PbF2 or NaF solid salts covering the melt surface are used. The volatile compounds of radiothallium formed were transported by a stream of inert gas (He or N2) from the evaporation zone to the thermochromatographic column, where they were sorbed on the surface in a limited zone with the maximum at ∼240 °C. Liquid and gas thermochromatographic methods for separation of carrier free radiothallium from protonirradiated lead material have been developed. The radiochemical, chemical and radionuclidic purity of T1 samples complies with requirements of nuclear medicine for201T1 product. Both methods ensure ∼95% chemical yield of T1 and take about two hours each.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02041417
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