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Use of masking agents in promoting selective transport of Zn{sup +2} through Nafion membrane

Journal Article · · Separation Science and Technology
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  1. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai (India). Analytical Chemistry Div.

The effect of H{sup +} ion concentration on the ion-exchange selectivity of Nafion 117 cation-exchange membrane toward Zn{sup 2+}, Pb{sup 2+}, Cu{sup 2+}, Al{sup 3+}, and Fe{sup 3+} have been studied. A selective transport of any particular metal ion was not possible by controlling the pH alone. However, selective permeation of Zn{sup 2+} across the membrane could be accomplished by selectively masking the metal ion as the cationic 1,10-phenanthroline complex while the permeation of other interfering ions could be suppressed by masking them as their anionic EDTA complex. About 20% of Zn{sup 2+} selectively permeated from the mixture in 6 hours and the quantity increased to 67% after 60 hours of permeation.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
293024
Journal Information:
Separation Science and Technology, Journal Name: Separation Science and Technology Journal Issue: 15 Vol. 33; ISSN 0149-6395; ISSN SSTEDS
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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