Separation of NCA 88 Zr from proton irradiated nat Y target: a novel approach using low cost bio-sorbent potato peel charcoal

AbstractSeparation of no-carrier-added (NCA)88Zr from natural yttrium target irradiated with proton beam has been studied using nature-resourced material, potato peel, which is a commonly available domestic waste. Here, an attempt has been undertaken to exploit natural resource as separating agent. Good separation of NCA88Zr from bulk Yttrium target could be achieved at 0.01 M HCl concentration, when extraction was carried out using 20  mg potato peel charcoal—a natural bio-sorbent.88Zr was extracted in the solid phase leaving behind bulk Y in the aqueous phase.
Source: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry - Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research