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This bachelor thesis studies the reduction of Tc(VII) to Tc(IV) by Mn²⁺ and Sn²⁺ when they are sorbed on the surface of alumina nanoparticles (heteroreduction). Several experimental approaches have been carried out to analyse the heteroreduction of Tc(VII) as a function of pH and ionic strength. It was shown that Tc(VII) heteroreduction is quantitative (100% of Tc is removed) when using Sn sorbed on alumina, whereas a maximum of 25% of Tc(VII) is uptaken when using Mn sorbed on alumina.