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CONTINUOUS DISSOLVER EXTRACTOR FOR PROCESSING METAL

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OSTI ID:4252978
An apparatus is presented for the continuous dissolution of metal slugs in an aqueous acid and sequential continuous extraction of selected metal values from the acid solution by counter-current contact with an organic solvent. The apparatus comprises a cylindrical tank divided into upper and lower sections. Dissolution of the metal slug takes place in the lower section and the solution so produced is continuously fed to the topmost plate of the upper extraction section. An immiscible organic extractant is continuously passed by a pulsing pump into the lowermost unit of the extraction section. Suitable piping and valving permits of removing the aqueous raffinate solution from the lowermost portion of the extraction section, and simultaneous removal of organic solvent extractant containing the desired product from the uppermost portion of the extraction section.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-013384
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2872296
OSTI ID:
4252978
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English