Preliminary study of quality control of99m Tc from99Mo generators

The separation of Tc(VII) from Mo(VI) by thin-layer and paper-chromatography is discussed. Some aspects concerning the formation and identification of lower oxidation states of Tc(VII) are also mentioned. Finally, a spot test is recommended for the determination of Mo(VI) and Al, which can be contaminants in the Tc(VII) solution eluted from the⁹⁹Mo column, filled with Al₂O₃.     

Sorption and separation of some elements of nuclear importance using Chelex-100

Chelex-100, in the anionic form has been studied for its ability to perform selective separation and concentration of some metal ions of nuclear importance from mineral acid solutions. The sorption behavior of Zr(IV)–Nb(V), Mo(VI), Tc(VII), Te(IV) and U(VI) from solutions of hydrochloric and sulphuric acids on Chelex-100 has been studied under static and dynamic conditions. Mo(VI) and Tc(VII) have been concentrated on the resin from hydrochloric or sulphuric acid solutions at low acidities probably, as the anions MoO ₄ ^2– and TcO ₄ ^– , respectively. Te(IV) has been isolated from hydrochloric acid solutions of normalities 6 in the form of the anionic chloro complex TeCl ₆ ^2– . Optimum conditions for elution and separation of Mo(VI), Tc(VII), Te(IV) and U(VI) were recommended.     

Stripping voltammetric determination of traces of technetium with a glassy carbon electrode coated with tri-n-octylphosphine oxide

Technetium(VII) and Tc(IV) are concentrated from 3 M hydrochloric acid media by complexing with tri-n-octylphosphine oxide applied as a thin layer to a glassy carbon electrode. Differential-pulse cathodic stripping voltammetry from 0 V provides a stripping peak for Tc(VII) at ?350 mV (vs. Ag/AgCl). The detection limit after an enrichment time of 10 min is about 1.8×10^?8 M Tc(VII). Technetium(IV) produces a stripping peak near the Tc(VII) peak which can be used for rough estimates of the Tc(VII)/Tc(IV) ratio within limited ranges. Uranium(VI) in equimolar concentrations interferes.     

Technetium(VII) extraction by a primary amine and technetium(VII) coprecipitation with ammonium diuranate in hydrofluoric acid solution

The separation of technetium(VII) from uranium(VI) has beeen studied through experiments on the coprecipitation of Tc(VII) with ammonium diuranate precipitate, and in the extraction of Tc(VII) from an aqueous hydrofluoric acid solution using a primary amine (Primene JMT) as an extractant dissolved inn-heptane. The extraction of Tc(VII) reached a quantitative level after several repetitions of the extraction procedure. Also, the stripping of Tc(VII) into 3M aqueous solution of ammonium carbonate was enhanced to a level over 99% by repeating the stripping cycles.     

Adsorptivity of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone for selective separation of U(VI) from nitric acid media

Adsorptivity of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP), a candidate resin with selectivity to U(VI) in HNO₃ media, to various metal ions was examined. It was found that PVPP has a strong adsorptivity to U(VI) in wide concentration range of HNO₃. The Scatchard plot analysis revealed that the adsorption of U(VI) by PVPP occurs at plural binding sites. The infrared spectroscopic analysis suggested that the strong binding site is due to the coordination of the carbonyl oxygen atom and the nitrogen atom in the pyrrolidone ring to UO₂ ²⁺. It was also found that fission product ions except Re(VII) as the simulant of Tc(VII) and Pd(II) are not adsorbed onto PVPP. The adsorptivities to Tc(VII) and Pd(II) species are weak, indicating that U(VI) can be separated from other metal ions by PVPP.     

Extraction of thiocyanate complexes of cobalt(II) by diphenyl-2-pyridylmethane in benzene from mineral acid solutions

Extraction of Co(II) by diphenyl-2-pyridylmethane (DPPM) in benzene form mineral acid solutions containing potassium thiocyanate has been studied at room temperature (23±2°C). Its extraction from mineral acids alone is rather poor. Optimal aqueous phase composition for the quantitative extraction of Co(II) by 0.1M DPPM is 0.1M acid+0.2M KSCN. Stoichiometric studies indicate that an ionic type complex, (DPPM·H)₂·Co(SCN)₄, is responsible for extraction. The metal can be back-extracted from the organic phase by aqueous acetate, citrate or oxalate solutions. Separation factors from other metals determined under optimal conditions reveal that Co(II) can be quantitatively separated from CsI), Sr(II), Cr(III), Ln(III), Zr(IV), Hf(IV), Cr(VI) and Tc(VII), Mo(VI), Zn(II), Au(III), Hg(II) and U(VI) are, however, coextracted and hence should be previously removed by other techniques or reagents.     

Aminopropyl-grafted various silica mesostructures for adsorption of molybdenum ions from Re-containing effluent

Four different silica mesostructures, SBA-15 with mesopore size (8.5 nm), SBA-15 with mesopore size (10.3 nm), mesocellular foam (MCF) with uniform cell size (33.2 nm), and MCF with bimodal mesoporosity, were grafted with aminopropyl groups and used for selective recovery of Mo(VI) from Re(VII)-containing effluent. Adsorption isotherms and mechanism of Mo(VI) adsorption on these materials were studied. The adsorbed complexes of Mo(VI) could be formed by ion exchange process or/and by chelation reaction. This study shows a new approach for fractional recovery and separation of Mo(VI) from Re(VII) by using amino-modified SBA-15-type mesoporous silica.     

Selective Separation of Re(VII) and Tc(VII) by Xerogel Microcapsules Enclosing TOA Extractant

Special attention has been given to the separation and recovery of VII-group elements, Tc and Re, in relation to the partitioning of high-level liquid waste (HLLW) generated from the nuclear fuel reprocessing process. In this study, a tertiary amine (tri-n-octylamine, TOA), which is effective for the extraction of oxoanions, was encapsulated in Ca and H-types of alginate xerogel polymers (CaALG, HALG). The uptake behaviors of TcO4^-and ReO4⁻ (substitute of Tc) in the presence of HNO3 were examined by batch method using TOA-xerogel microcapsules (TOA-CaALG, TOA-HALG). The uptake of TcO4- in the presence of 0.1 M HNO3 was readily attained within 5 h, and a relatively large uptake(%) above 90% was obtained. The uptake(%) of Re(VII) for TOA-CaALG in the presence of 0.01∼0.1 M HNO3 was estimated to be about 90%, while gradually decreasing with HNO3 concentration, indicating that the extraction of HNO3 with TOA became dominant in this process: R3NH⁺NO3 (o) + ReO4 (aq) ↔ R3NH⁺ReO4 (o) + NO3 (aq). The order of the uptake(%) for different oxoanions in the presence of 0.01∼5 M HNO3 was Re(VII) > Zr(IV)> Se(VI) > Mo(VI) > Te(VI). The elution study of Tc(VII) revealed 95% and 99% of recovery with 5 M and 7 M HNO3, respectively. The chromatographic separation of Re(VII) from simulated HLLW (28 components of waste solution, SW-11E, JAEA) as well as from mixed solution was accomplished by the stepwise elution techniques using a column packed with TOA-MCs. The Re(VII) ions were effectively eluted with 5 M HNO3, and a relatively large recovery(%) of 98.60% was obtained. Other elements were eluted with H2O and 2 M HNO3. Thus the TOA-xerogel microcapsules are effective for the selective separation of Tc(VII) from HLLW.     

Re(VII) extraction and separation from Mo(VI) by levextrel resins containing trialkyl amine

A synthetic method of novel trialkyl amine (N235, R₃N, R = C₈–C₁₀) Levextrel resin was described in this paper. The extraction behavior of rhenium(VII) and molybdenum(VI) with this N235 Levextrel resin has been studied. The mechanism of extraction of Re(VII) with the N235 Levextrel resin has been discussed briefly through equi-molar series method and the conventional slope analysis method. The optimal conditions of extraction and separation Mo(VI) and Re(VII) with the N235 Levextrel resin were determined. Also, its excellent extraction characteristics for Re(VII) were confirmed by extraction and stripping tests in a analog liquid solution containing Mo(VI) and Re(VII).     

<Superscript>99</Superscript>Mo/<Superscript>99m</Superscript>Tc generators based on aluminum molybdate gel matrix prepared by nano method

A procedure for preparation of ⁹⁹Mo/^99mTc radioisotope generator based on low specific activity neutron activated ⁹⁹Mo was developed. Aluminum molybdate(VI)-⁹⁹Mo of high Mo(VI) content (~?364 mg/g Al⁹⁹Mo) was prepared by mixing low specific activity molybdate(VI)-⁹⁹Mo and aluminum mixture solution with isoamyl alcohol. Al⁹⁹Mo gel matrix was precipitated when the pH of the mixture solution was raised to ~?5 by addition of NaOH to the mixture. Radiometric measurements indicate the strong fixation of Molybdate(VI)-⁹⁹Mo species in the form of the sparingly insoluble Al⁹⁹Mo gel matrix. The prepared AlMo gel matrix was physiochemically characterized. Al⁹⁹Mo gel matrix was used as a base material for preparation of ⁹⁹Mo/^99mTc generator. The ^99mTc eluted from ⁹⁹Mo/^99mTc radioisotope generator was found to have relatively high elution yield (84?±?2.3%), radionuclidic (≥?99.99%), radiochemical (98.1?±?0.9%) and chemical purity.     

Separation of the Oxyanions of Re(VII), Mo(VI), Cr(VI), W(VI), and V(V) from a Multicomponent Solution at pH 6 by foam Fractionation

Abstract

An experimental investigation is presented of the foam separation of the oxyanions of Re(VII), Mo(VI), Cr(VI), W(VI), and V(V). The pH 6.0, multicomponent aqueous solutions are 1.0 × 10 ^?6 M in each metal. The effect of chloride competition with the metal oxyanions for the cationic surfactant is determined with NaCl concentrations up to 0.3 M. With proper NaCl concentration adjustments, V(V) can be separated completely from the other four metals, and Re(VII) and Mo(VI) from the other three. Pulsed surfactant dosage is investigated for 1.0 × 10 ^?6 M Mo(VI) solutions at pH 6.0 and 3.1.     

Solvent extraction of Tc(VII) by the mixture of TBP and 2-nitrophenyl octyl ether

The extraction of Tc(VII) by the mixture of tri-n-butyl phosphate (TBP) and 2-nitrophenyl octyl ether (NPOE) has been studied. 0.2M NPOE-TBP can extract Tc(VII) effectively from 1M HNO₃ and 1M NaOH solutions with distribution ratios of 57.1 and 12.3, respectively. The distribution ratio of Tc(VII) decreases with increasing (>0.5M) HNO₃ concentration but increases with the increase of NaOH concentration. A pH 9 NaOH solution has proven to be suitable for Tc(VII) stripping. A simple extraction-stripping cycle can remove Tc(VII) from a sodium hydroxide solution. A more sophisticated extraction process is proposed to remove Tc(VII) from nitric acid solution because the co-extracted HNO3 prevents the direct stripping of Tc(VII) by NaOH solution of pH 9.     

Theoretical study of inverted sandwich type complexes of 4d transition metal elements: interesting similarities to and differences from 3d transition metal complexes

Inverted sandwich type complexes (ISTCs) of 4d metals, (μ-η(6):η(6)-C(6)H(6))[M(DDP)](2) (DDPH = 2-{(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)amino}-4-{(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imino}pent-2-ene; M = Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, and Tc), were investigated with density functional theory (DFT) and MRMP2 methods, where a model ligand AIP (AIPH = (Z)-1-amino-3-imino-prop-1-ene) was mainly employed. When going to Nb (group V) from Y (group III) in the periodic table, the spin multiplicity of the ground state increases in the order singlet, triplet, and quintet for M = Y, Zr, and Nb, respectively, like 3d ISTCs reported recently. This is interpreted with orbital diagram and number of d electrons. However, the spin multiplicity decreases to either singlet or triplet in ISTC of Mo (group VI) and to triplet in ISTC of Tc (group VII), where MRMP2 method is employed because the DFT method is not useful here. These spin multiplicities are much lower than the septet of ISTC of Cr and the nonet of that of Mn. When going from 3d to 4d, the position providing the maximum spin multiplicity shifts to group V from group VII. These differences arise from the size of the 4d orbital. Because of the larger size of the 4d orbital, the energy splitting between two d(δ) orbitals of M(AIP) and that between the d(δ) and d(π) orbitals are larger in the 4d complex than in the 3d complex. Thus, when occupation on the d(δ) orbital starts, the low spin state becomes ground state, which occurs at group VI. Hence, the ISTC of Nb (group V) exhibits the maximum spin multiplicity.     

Solvent extraction of zinc by 2-hexylpyridine in benzene from aqueous mineral acid — Thiocyanate media

Solvent extraction of Zn(II) by 2-hexylpyridine (HPy) in benzene has been studied from aqueous mineral acid—thiocyanate media. The extraction, though dependent on the acidity of the aqueous phase, is poor from mineral acids (HCl, HNO₃ or H₂SO₄). Addition of 0.02M KSCN to the aqueous phase enhances the distribution ratio by a factor of almost one thousand. The stoichiometry of the extracted complex established by the usual slope analysis method indicates that an ionic type complex, e.g. Zn(SCN)₄·(HPyH)₂, is responsible for extraction. Complexing anions like acetate, oxalate or citrate at 1 M concentration mask the extraction of Zn(II) almost completely. Separation factors determined at optimal conditions (0.1M HPy in benzene −0.05M H₂SO₄+0.2M SCN⁻) indicate that Zn(II), along with Hg(II), can be separated in a single extraction from a number of metals, e.g. Cs(I), Sr(II), Ln(III), Y(III), Cr(III) and (VI). Other metals of interest like Cu(II), Co(II), Fe(III), Mo(VI), U(VI) and Tc(VII) are coextracted but the separation factors are large enough to allow separation in a multistage extraction process.     

Reactions between technetium(VII) and some hydrazones and the spectrofluorimetric determination of technetium(VII) with 2,2′-dipyridylketone hydrazone

The reactions between pertechnetate and five hydrazones are described. Of these, the technetium(VII)/2,2′-dipyridylketone hydrazone system was found to be most sensitive, and is studied in detail. Spectrofluorimetric procedures for the determination of technetium(VII) over the range 0.01–12 mg l^?1 are reported. The reaction proceeds most favourably under acidic conditions (1.4 M hydrochloric acid). For 1 mg l^?1 technetium(VII), 100 mg l^?1 levels of U(VI), Re(VII), Mo(VI) or W(VI) do not interfere when the reaction proceeds at room temperature. Sensitivity improves at higher temperatures.     

The quality of99mTc eluates

The possible effects of several protecting procedures on the quality of^99mTc eluates were investigated. The content of⁹⁹Mo in the eluates (⁹⁹Mo breakthrough) was expressed in (%) with respect to the total adsorbed⁹⁹Mo radioactivity and in () i.e. as the ratio of⁹⁹Mo and^99mTc radioactivities in each particular eluate. The radiochemical purity was expressed in (%) of^99mTc(VII) in the eluates. The content of Al³⁺ and Cu²⁺ as chemical impurities was also determined.     

Extraction of rhenium(VII) and molybdenum(VI) with hexabutyltriamide of phosphoric acid from acid media

Extraction of rhenium(VII) and molybdenum(VI) from sulfuric, hydrochloric, and nitric acid solutions with hexabutyltriamide of phosphoric acid was studied. The influence exerted on the extraction of Re(VII) and Mo(VI) by the nature and concentration of an acid in the aqueous phase, temperature, time of contact between phases, and concentration of the extracting agent in the organic phase was analyzed. Isotherms of extraction of rhenium(VII) and molybdenum(VI) with solutions of hexabutyltriamide phosphoric acid in kerosene were obtained, the composition of the complexes being extracted was determined, the enthalpies and entropies were evaluated, and the concentration constants of extraction of the metals were found.     

13C-NMR Spectra of 2- and 3-Phthalimido-3(2)-Benzimidazolylpropanoic Acid and 2- and 3-Phthalimidobenzimidazopyrrolone,Reaction Products of Phthaloylaspartic Anhydride with Ortho-Phenylenediamine

Two pairs of isomers of 3- and 2-phthalimido-3(2)benzimidazolylpropanoic acid (V and VI) and 2- and 3-phthalimidobenzimidazopyrrolone (VII and VIII) were produced from the reaction of phthaloylaspartic anhydride (I) with o-phenylenediamine (II). The ¹³C-NMR spectra of V and VI both showed 11 carbon signals indicating that the structures of their benzimidazole groups were symmetric. Isomers V and VI were easily distinguished from each other by the chemical-shift-differences (Δδ) of the methylene carbon and the methine carbon. Compounds VII and VIII displayed 14 carbon signals and no longer showed the symmetric structure of the benzimidazole moity, The chemical-shift-differences (Δδ) between methylene carbon and methine carbon in pyrrolones of VII and VIII can also be used to distinguish VII from VIII. The Δδ of compound VII is less than that of compound VIII.     

Anion-exchange behavior of various metals in hydrazoic acid media

The adsorption characteristics for 43 metals on a strongly basic ion-exchange resin Bio-Rad AG1 were examined in 0.5 M hydrazoic acid solution. The distribution coefficients for V(IV), Fe(III), Cu(II), Zn, Se(IV), Mo(VI), Pd(II), Cd, In(III), Rc(VII), Hg(II) and U(VI), which showed very strong adsorption except for Cd, were measured as a function of hydrazoic acid concentration over the range 0.05–0.5 M. Favorable differences in the distribution coefficients allow useful two- and three-component separations such as Co(II)-Fe(III), As(III)-V(IV), Cd-Zn, Cd- Hg(II), Te(IV)-Se(IV), Th-U(VI), Mn(II)-Mo(VI)-Re(VII), to be achieved on a small column.     

Separation of rhenium from molybdenum and other heavy metals by solvent extraction

Summary Two methods are presented for the extractive separation of rhenium from molybdenum and other heavy metals in hydrochloric acid solution. In the first method, Mo(VI) and Re(VII) are reduced by hydrazine in strong hydrochloric acid solution to Mo(V) and Re(IV). The former is then extracted intoiso-amyl acetate. The Re(IV) remaining in the aqueous phase is oxidised to Re(VII) and determined by known procedures. In the second method, Re(VII) and other ions in 1–1.3N HCl are boiled with hydrazine sulphate for 5 minutes. After adding EDTA to complex Mo(V) and adjusting the solution to 0.33N HCl, rhenium is extracted into chloroform containing 1% tribenzylamine, and is recovered by shaking with water having sufficient ammonia to neutralise the acid and a little hydrogen peroxide.

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Zusammenfassung Zwei Arbeitsweisen für die extraktive Trennung des Rheniums von Molybdän und anderen Schwermetallen in salzsaurer Lösung wurden angegeben. Bei dem ersten Verfahren werden Mo(VI) und Re(VII) mit Hydrazin in stark salzsaurer Lösung zu Mo(V) und Re(IV) reduziert. Ersteres wird dann mit Isoamylacetat extrahiert. Re(IV) verbleibt in der wäßrigen Phase, wird zu Re(VII) oxydiert und auf bekannte Art bestimmt. Beim zweiten Verfahren werden Re(VII) und die anderen Ionen in 1- bis 1,3-n Salzsäure 5 Minuten mit Hydrazinsulfat gekocht. Nachdem man ÄDTA zur Komplexierung des Mo(V) zugesetzt und die Lösung auf 0,33-n an Salzsäure eingestellt hat, wird Rhenium mit einer 1%igen Lösung von Tribenzylamin in Chloroform extrahiert. Die Rückextraktion erfolgt mit Wasser, worin Ammoniak (zur Neutralisation der Säure) und etwas Wasserstoffperoxid gelöst sind.