The separation of radioactive technetium and zirconium by electrodialysis and a study of the behavior of technetium in aqueous solutions

Author

William Victor Andoe

Abstract

"The rapid increase in radioisotope applications necessitates improved technology for separation and purification of the fission product elements. Electrodialysis techniques employing Permutit anion exchange membrane(3148) were used to separate technetium from zirconium. The method was based upon the stability of the pertechnetate ion in alkaline solutions and the precipitation of zirconium from alkaline solutions. The separation of radiotechnetium and radiozirconium was effected with a two cell electrodialysis unit employing an anion exchange membrane. The solution medium consisted of fluoride and nitrate ions which were made basic with sodium hydroxide. The minimum basicity for a good separation was 0.1N NaOH"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Webb, William H.

Committee Member(s)

Conrad, Frank H., 1902-1983
Joiner, James W., 1931-2013
Wellek, Robert M.

Department(s)

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Chemical Engineering

Sponsor(s)

U.S. Atomic Energy Commission

Publisher

University of Missouri at Rolla

Publication Date

1965

Pagination

vii, 63 pages

Rights

© 1965 William Victor Andoe, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

ElectrodialysisSeparation (Technology)TechnetiumZirconium

Thesis Number

T 1739

Print OCLC #

5967460

Electronic OCLC #

803973262

Recommended Citation

Andoe, William Victor, "The separation of radioactive technetium and zirconium by electrodialysis and a study of the behavior of technetium in aqueous solutions" (1965). Masters Theses. 5233.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5233