BARC/PUB/2018/0592

 
 

Determination of distribution ratios of Zr(IV), Co(II), Sb(V) and Nb(V) using polyaniline in acid solutions

 
     
 
Author(s)

Remya Devi, P. S.; Kawadiya, S.; Verma, R.; Reddy, A. V. R.
(ACD)

Source

Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 2018. Vol. 317: pp. 881-889

ABSTRACT

In this work, we report the distribution ratios of Zr(IV), Co(II), Sb(V) and Nb(V) using polyaniline in HCl, HF, oxalic acid and HF + HCl solutions. Distribution ratios were determined by batch method using radiotracer technique. Further, the separation factors and the %-uptake of metal ions were calculated and compared. Among the media studied, separation factors for Co(II), Sb(V) and Nb(V) with respect to Zr(IV) were the highest in 1 M HCl and the values are 52, 108 and 404 respectively. The results of this study can be utilized for designing an ion-exchange process for the decontamination of zircaloy pressure tubes used in the Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors.

 
 
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