Published July 1990 | Version v1
Journal article

Removal of radiocobalt from aqueous solutions by inorganic exchangers

  • 1. King Saud Univ., Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). Dept. of Chemistry

Description

The sorption of radiocobalt from aqueous as well as organic solvents by natural and treated clays was investigated. The effect of many factors, such as time, pH, carrier concentration, etc., was studied. It was found that the uptake is maximum in neutral or slightly alkaline solutions. The conclusion is that natural clays are well suited for the removal of radioactive cobalt with slight, if any modification. These clays may be considered superior to synthetic exchangers for the removal of 60Co, if the availability and prices of the former are taken into account. (author) 25 refs.; 6 figs.; 6 tabs

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
141
Journal Issue
1
Series
J. Radioanal. Nucl. Chem. ;Articles.
Journal Page Range
25-39
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCD