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The Use of Tri- n -octylamine for the Separation of Vanadium(V) from Acidic Sulfate Uranium Leach Liquors

Journal Article · · Separation Science
Extraction of vanadium(V) from acidic sulfate solutions by a mixture of tri-n-oxtylamine and tributylphosphate (used as modifier) dissolved in kerosene has been studied. The distribution coefficient of vanadium(V) increases with an increase in pH and vanadium(V) concentration. The presence of iron(III) in aqueous solution does not have any appreciable effect, while large amounts of sulfate ion depress the distribution coefficient. Uranium(VI) has a distribution different from vanadium(V). Based upon these results, a scheme for the separation of vanadium(V) from uranium leach liquors has been made and checked experimentally.
Research Organization:
Pakistan Inst. of Nuclear Science and Tech., Rawalpindi
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-33-006959
OSTI ID:
4163988
Journal Information:
Separation Science, Journal Name: Separation Science Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 10; ISSN 0037-2366
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English