A number of different separation methods for radionuclides, with an emphasis on actinides, are presented. Solvent extraction, ion exchange, electrochemical, volatility and ionic liquid methods are discussed. The fundamental concepts are provided with specific examples on the nuclear fuel cycle. Ideas and concepts for advanced separations are given. Details are provided for the different separation routes discussed. The PUREX process is described. Examples are given for TRUEX and TALSPEAK separations. Specific examples for actinide separations are provided. Part 1 is 40 minutes, part 2 is 39 minutes, part 3 is 23 minutes, and part 4 is also 23 minutes.  The lecture is assigned 7 November 2018 and due 24 November 2018.

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Reading:  Chapter 24 Chemistry of the Actinides and Transactinides, Separation Science

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Readings Available from Library

Chemical separation technologies and related methods of nuclear waste management : applications, problems, and research needs,  TD898.14.M35 C546 1999
Understanding radioactive waste, TD898 .M87 2003
Handbook of solvent extraction / edited by Teh C. Lo, Malcolm H.I. Baird, Carl Hanson TP156.E8 H26 1983 
Elements of ion exchange QD561 .K895
Ion exchange resins / Robert Kunin TP979.5.I6 K86 1990 
Rapid separation of heavy rare-earth elements I 28.23:9564 

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