Separation of Y-90 from a parent solution of Sr-90-Y-90 in 05 M nitric acid by two-stage liquid-liquid extraction has been investigated using centrifugal extractors. The extraction agent used was 0.25 M di(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid (D2EHPA) in n-dodecane. Back-extraction used 5 M HCl Evaporation of HCl was performed in a rotary vacuum evaporator. Experience gained during the design, construction and running of more than 100 hot separations is presented A short description of analytical methods used and results of the determination of chemical, radionuclidic and radiochemical purities and sterility are given. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd All rights reserved.