Studies on the separation of Pu, Am and Cm with solid and liquid anion exchanges

Abstract

Systematic studies are carried out on the distribution of Pu(IV), Am(III) and Cm(III) from nitric acid media using solid (Dowex) and liquid (TCMA) anion exchangers. The distribution of these elements from nitric acid-organic solvent mixtures is also investigated. In view of the given results, convenient procedures for interseparation of the mentioned elements are recommended.