Thorium nitrate. V. Extraction from aqueous solution by organic solvents as a means of enriching mixed nitrates in thorium

Journal Article · Thu Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1950 · J. Phys. Colloid Chem.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j150480a023· OSTI ID:5951968

Templeton, C C; Hall, N F

It was shown by the authors (J. Phys. and Colloid Chem.; 54: 954-957(Jun 1950) that the leaching of mixed solid thorium and rare earth nitrates with higher alcohols and ketones results in a considerable increase in the proportion of thorium nitrate. The present paper demonstrates that the last 10 to 20% of rare earth nitrates can be removed by a liquid-liquid extraction process. The only condition which is critical to the process is that the starting aqueous solution must be kept quite near to saturation with respect to thorium nitrate.

• OSTI ID: 5951968
• Journal Information: J. Phys. Colloid Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Phys. Colloid Chem.; (United States) Vol. 54; ISSN JPCCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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