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US 12,371,338 B2Granted
Systems and methods for separating yttrium and strontium
AssigneeBattelle Memorial Institute
InventorMatthew J. O'Hara
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Abstract
Systems and methods for separating Y and Sr are provided. The systems and methods provide combinations of solutions, vessels, and/or media that can provide Y solutions of industrially beneficial concentration.
Claims16
A method for separating Y and Sr, the method comprising:
- providing a dilute acidic mixture equal to or less than 0.1M concentration of acid and comprising Y and Sr to a first vessel having a first media therein;
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- while providing the dilute acidic mixture, retaining at least some of the Y from the dilute acidic mixture within the first vessel while eluting at least some of the Sr from the dilute acidic mixture to form a dilute acidic eluent having equal to or less than 0.1M concentration of acid.
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