Harshala J. Parab, J. Ramkumar, A. Dudwadkar, Sangita D. Kumar
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Abstract
Abstract Accurate, precise, and rapid analytical monitoring of various nuclear materials is essential for the smooth functioning of nuclear reactors. Ion chromatography (IC) has emerged as an effective analytical tool for simultaneous detection of different ions in a wide range of materials used in the nuclear industry. The major advantages over other techniques include superior selectivity and sensitivity for detection of anions and cations, wide dynamic range, and speciation studies of ions. This article provides an overview of different ion chromatographic methodologies developed for the analyses of various nuclear materials such as fuel, control rods, moderator, coolant, and process streams. Comparison of various analytical aspects of IC over the other routine techniques reveals the ease and multidimensional capability of the technique. An insight is given to the modern variations in the field such as coupling of IC with other techniques for the characterization of nuclear matrices, implementation of capillary IC in terms of miniaturization, and so on. The information presented herein will serve as a very useful resource for investigators in the field of characterization of nuclear materials.
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Reviews in Analytical Chemistry publishes authoritative reviews by leading experts in the dynamic field of chemical analysis. The subjects can encompass all branches of modern analytical chemistry such as spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, electrochemistry and trace analysis and their applications to areas such as environmental control, pharmaceutical industry, automation and other relevant areas. Review articles bring the expert up to date in a concise manner and provide researchers an overview of new techniques and methods.