A review of the industrial and recent potential applications of trioctylphosphine oxide

Journal Article · Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1992 · Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/07366299208918141· OSTI ID:6577294

Watson, E K; Rickelton, W A ^[1]

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1. Cyanamid Canada, Inc., Niagara Falls, Ontario (Canada)

The industrial applications of trioctylphosphine oxide, more commonly known as TOPO, make use of its complexing powers with metals and with hydrogen donor organic compounds. Commercial uses as a solvent extraction reagent are in the recovery of uranium from wet process phosphoric acid and in the recovery of byproduct acetic acid and furfural generated during sulphite wood pulping. Recently investigated potential uses include the separation of niobium from tantalum and the extraction of organic compounds, such as citric acid, from fermentation broths. Each process is discussed briefly. 29 refs., 2 figs.

• OSTI ID: 6577294
• Journal Information: Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange; (United States), Vol. 10:5; ISSN 0736-6299
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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