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EXTRACTION OF THORIUM FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTION

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4222522

Solvent extraction of Th from barren acidic aqueous liquor is described. The pH is adjusted to between 1.5 and 2.5 and the solution is contacted with di- (2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid. The Th is removed from the organic phase by H/ sub 2/SO/sub 4/ or HCI and precipitated. The procedure is especially suited to sulfate liquors. (T.R.H.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-004405
OSTI ID:
4222522
Report Number(s):
GB 824396
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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