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COUNTER-CURRENT LIQUID-LIQUID EXTRACTION IN ROTARY ANNULUS COLUMNS

Journal Article · · Chem. Process Eng.
OSTI ID:4162485
The mechanism of operation and utility of a rotary extractor for the extraction of uranium was investigated. The rate of transfer of uranyl nitrate across the interface between drops and continuous phase in the dibutoxy diethyl ether/aqueous system was found to depend on the transport of the solvated uranyl nitrate molecule through a solvent film at the interface. The rate of transfer in the case of a single drop in the rotary column is only about twice that found for a drop falling freely through a static continuous phase. (P.C.H.)
Research Organization:
Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Berks, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-18-000350
OSTI ID:
4162485
Journal Information:
Chem. Process Eng., Journal Name: Chem. Process Eng. Vol. Vol: 44
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English