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Advances in separation methods for large-scale production of silicon isotopes

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For large-scale production of silicon isotopes, chemical exchange reaction and gas centrifugation are the most prospective methods. Advances in these two methods are reviewed in this article. With brief introduction of the principles, the progress and problems in these two methods are discussed. New donors and the benefits of the combination of these two separation methods are introduced. Among these donors trimethyl phosphate is more suitable in chemical exchange reaction due to its separation coefficient, freezing point and stability. Moreover, the combination of separation methods is a promising technology to massively perform silicon isotope.

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Wang, C., Bai, P. & Guo, X. Advances in separation methods for large-scale production of silicon isotopes. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 304, 989–999 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-015-3950-7

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