Ion-exchange

{
  "id": "MLC-T-NUC-000255",
  "term": "Ion-exchange",
  "field": "Nuclear energy and radiation",
  "definition": "A common method for concentrating uranium from a solution. The uranium solution is passed through a resin bed where the uranium-carbonate complex ions are transferred to the resin by exchange with a negative ion like chloride. After build-up of the uranium complex on the resin, the uranium is eluted with a salt solution and the uranium is precipitated in another process.",
  "references": [
    "NRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/nuclear/ion-exchange/"
}