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HNO3 transport across tri-n-butyl phosphate kerosene oil supported liquid membrane with or without uranyl ion transport has been studied. Parameters studied are the effect of TBP in the membrane, nitric acid in the feed solution and nitrate ion concentration in the feed solution. The flux of protons for 1 to 10 mol·dm–3 HNO3 solution is in the range of (0–25)·10–4 mol·m–2·s–1 and for the TBP concentration range of 0.359 to 3.59 mol·dm–3, the flux determined is (8.9 to 22)·10–4 mol·m–2·s–1. From the experimental data and using theoretical equations the complex under transport through the membrane appears to be 2TBP·HNO3 both in the presence and absence of uranyl ions. The diffusion coefficient for H+ ions through the membrane as a function of TBP concentration varies from (53 to 6)·10–12 m2·s–1, based on experimental flux and permeability data. The values of this coefficient supposing 2TBP·HNO3 as diffusing species, based on viscosity data and theoretical estimation varies from (82.50 to 3.30)·10–12 m2·s–1. The value of distribution coefficient varies in the reverse direction from 0.06 to 1.46 at the same TBP concentration.
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The use of a naturally available Lateritic Soil (LS) for the removal of mercury from industrial effluents has been investigated. Adsorption of Hg on LS from aqueous solution is reported, describing the effect of equilibration time, hydrogen ions, adsorbent and adsorbate concentration. The contact time required is less than two minutes and adsorption capacity is 15 g/kg.
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A rapid and simple method for the determination of iodine from water has been described which is based on preconcentration of iodine with 0.1M solution of 4-(5-nonylpyridine) in benzene or carbon tetrachloride from 1–2M HNO3 followed by neutron irradiation and gamma-ray activity measurements. A clinical survey of endemic goitrous area has also been made to find a possible correlation between the endemic goiter and iodine deficiency in water.
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Instrumental neutron activation analysis technique has been used to determine the concentration levels of 12 trace elements in human head hair samples collected from 105 individuals living in various areas of Rawalpindi-Islamabad. The data show that the average concentrations of Mn, Co, Ag and Au are higher in the female group as compared to the male group. Four individuals were found to have elevated levels of Se due to the use of anti-dandruff shampoos, whereas two individials had elevated levels of Hg.
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A sensitive radiochemical procedure has been developed for the separation and determination of Dy, Sm, Gd, Eu, La and Lu in high purity uranium. The method is based on quantitative extraction of uranium using NPy/benzene as an extractant from 7M HCl solution. Rare earth elements (REE) remaining in the aqueous phase were subsequently determined by INAA.
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A routine procedure has been developed for the simultaneous determination of uranium and thorium in high concentration thorium ores. INAA is used to determine the uranium and thorium concentration. However, for very low concentrations of uranium a radiochemical procedure based on the use of NPy/benzene as an extractant has to be employed. The precision and accuracy of the method has been determined by analyzing IAEA and NBL standard thorium/uranium ores.
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An instrumental neutron activation analysis technique has been developed for the simultaneous determination of up to 30 elements including major, minor and trace elements in Obsidian Rock (a proposed NBS-SRM-278). INAA method involves both short and long irradiations followed by gamma-ray activity measurement with a Ge(Li) detector. The accuracy of the procedure has been checked by analyzing IAEA Reference Materials.
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A procedure has been developed for the determination of thoirum and uranium in ores and geological materials. The technique is relatively simple, accurate and adaptable routinely. Gamma-ray peak interferences are discussed in detail and the usefulness of the multiple gamma-ray peak ratios in the determination of the purity of peaks has been explained. The precision and accuracy of the method have been determined by analysing IAEA and NBL Standard thorium/uranium ores.
