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Title: Determination of the equilibrium constants of organophosphorus liquid-liquid extractants by inductively coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy

Journal Article · · Solvent Extr. Ion Exch.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6436817

The technique of inductively coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP) has been used for determining the equilibrium constants of organophosphorus extractants in liquid-liquid extraction systems. The 213.618 nm first order atomic emission line of phosphorus was monitored to determine the equilibrium constants. The relevant equilibrium constants of bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid, diphenylphosphinic acid, trioctylphosphine oxide and tri-n-butylphosphate have been determined in this manner. It has been demonstrated for the first time that the equilibrium constants for liquid-liquid extractants can be determined in a facile manner using ICP. 14 references, 1 figure, 1 table.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Arizona, Tucson
OSTI ID:
6436817
Journal Information:
Solvent Extr. Ion Exch.; (United States), Vol. 6:3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English