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 𝜇moles H2 produced	Total 𝜇moles O2 produced	H2 to O2 ratio
Cu(II), 62.5 mg-Cu/L	126	2.20𝐸+08	No	410	290	1.42
KI, 9.94 mg-I/L	126	2.28𝐸+08	No	210	150	1.40
Fe(III), 0.96 mg-Fe/L	126	2.28𝐸+08	No	570	370	1.53
304 stainless steel	126	2.24𝐸+08	No	260	220	1.17
Zirconium	298	2.32𝐸+08	Yes	1110	460	2.42