Abstract

Zirconium and tin phosphonates were synthesized to determine ion-exchange preference and radiolytic stability. The Sn and Zr phosphonate materials were found to have preference for highly charged ions (3+) over lower charged ions (1+, 2+). The materials were exposed to 3.18 × 106 Gray from a Co-60 gamma source and were shown to retain their structure and performance. Ion-exchange of radioactive Am-241 with varying pH was also explored. In this paper, we describe these unusual ion-exchangers that are simple to prepare, reproducible, and do not require phosphate addition.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.