Radiochemistry (More Specifically, Transuranic Chemistry) at The University of Alabama

Robin D. Rogers

Department of Chemistry and Center for Green Manufacturing

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

Our research efforts in Separation Science, Green Chemistry, and Materials Science employ all of the traditional fields of chemistry, however, a unique aspect of our research involves the use and study of radiochemistry.  Our radiochemistry facilities allow us access to a wide variety of useful isotopes (including transuranic isotopes).  Current projects using radiochemistry include the study of actinide chemistry in ionic liquids and partitioning of labeled solutes in order to model solvent properties.  Only a handful of universities are licensed and equipped to utilize transuranic isotopes, thus giving The University of Alabama a leading position in the education of students in actinide chemistry.  This presentation will overview the history of our radiochemistry facilities at the University, the current portfolio of projects which depend on these facilities, and the goals for future projects and facilities.