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THE AMEX PROCESS FOR EXTRACTING THORIUM ORES WITH ALKYL AMINES

Journal Article · · Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (U.S.) Formerly J. Ind. Eng. Chem. Superseded by Chem. Technol.
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ie50600a030· OSTI ID:4211738
The Amex processes use long-chain alkyl amines for solvent extraction separation of thoriuin and by-products from ore sulfate liquors. Because the extraction power for thorium, uranium, and rare earths depends on ainine class and alkyl structure, appropriate choice of amine allows separate recovery of these metals in multicycle operations. Chloride, nitrate. and carbonate solutions strip extracted metals from the amine. Thorium recovery was>99.8% with four stages of recovery. (auth)
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-14-003580
OSTI ID:
4211738
Journal Information:
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (U.S.) Formerly J. Ind. Eng. Chem. Superseded by Chem. Technol., Journal Name: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (U.S.) Formerly J. Ind. Eng. Chem. Superseded by Chem. Technol. Vol. Vol: 51; ISSN IECHA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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