Cation exchange resins (calcium polystyrene sulfonate, Ca-resin and sodium polystyrene sulfonate, Na-resin) have been used as agents to improve hyperkerlemia. For removing
137Cs from the human body, the adsorption ability of the resin for
137Cs was examined and evaluated. Resin (0.03 g) and
137Cs (ca.1 kBq) were introduced into 3 mL of water, the Japanese Pharmacopoeia 1st fluid for a dissolution test (pH 1.2) and 2nd fluid (pH 6.8), respectively, and shaken. After 1-3 hours, the
137Cs adsorption (%) of Na-resin was 99% in water, 60% in a pH 1.2 fluid and, 66% in a pH 6.8 fluid. By adding potassium, the
137Cs adsorption (%) of Ca-resin was reduced. However, the
137Cs adsorption (%) of Na-resin was almost unchanged. These results show that both resins have adsorption ability for
137Cs in the stomach and the intestines. Therefore, the proposed method will be an effective means in the case of a radiological emergency due to
137Cs.
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