Generator of actinium-225

Dependence upon pH of Ac and Th distribution coefficients between the cation exchange resin and buffer citrate solutions had been investigated; the optimal conditions are suggested for effective separation of the elements in this system. These results are in successful accordance with such conditions calculated on the basement of Ac and Th citrate complex formation constants.The generator method for²²⁵ Ac periodical separation from²²⁹ Th samples is developed.²²⁹ Th storage in solution between separations excludes the contamination of actinium final solution with radiolysis products and provides 100-% yield of this isotope and its high radiochemical purity. The parent nuclide loss after continuous use of the generator does not take place.