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Title: Perrhenate extraction studies by Cyphos 101-IL; screening for implementation in technetium removal

Journal Article · · Separation and Purification Technology
OSTI ID:1111042

The solvent extraction of rhenium (VII) from chloride solutions by Cyphos 101-IL in toluene has been studied. Distribution values for the extraction of perrhenate are extremely high leading to almost quantitative extraction. From slope analysis, an anion exchange extraction mechanism is proposed, with formation of a ReO4 association with one Cyphos IL-101 cation. The extraction kinetics are fast, with complete equilibration occurring within 60 s. Under identical conditions, distribution coefficients for Cyphos 101-IL are greater than for Aliquat-336. Extraction of the perrhenate anion does not seem to be negatively impacted by common environmental contaminants including iron, sulphate and nitrate at the pH values tested.

Research Organization:
Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC07-05ID14517
OSTI ID:
1111042
Report Number(s):
INL/JOU-13-30094
Journal Information:
Separation and Purification Technology, Vol. 118
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English