Research Article
A Solution-Based Approach for Mo-99 Production: Considerations for Nitrate versus Sulfate Media
Table 7
Experimental data obtained from the irradiation of uranyl sulfate solutions in the presence of potential peroxide catalysts at the Van de Graaff.
| Catalyst | Uranium concentration (g-U/L) | Energy deposited (Gy) | Did sample precipitate | Total moles H2 produced | Total moles O2 produced | H2 to O2 ratio |
| Cu(II), 62.5 mg-Cu/L | 126 | | No | 410 | 290 | 1.42 | KI, 9.94 mg-I/L | 126 | | No | 210 | 150 | 1.40 | Fe(III), 0.96 mg-Fe/L | 126 | | No | 570 | 370 | 1.53 | 304 stainless steel | 126 | | No | 260 | 220 | 1.17 | Zirconium | 298 | | Yes | 1110 | 460 | 2.42 |
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