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Solvent extraction of zirconium(IV) and uranium(VI) from chloride media with bidentate Schiff bases

Journal Article · · Solvent Extr. Ion Exch.; (United States)

The systematic liquid-liquid extraction behavior of zirconium(IV) and uranium(VI) with bidentate Schiff bases (HSB) in benzene as the diluent has been studied. Quantitative extraction of zirconium(IV) has been achieved. Four consecutive extractions are, however, necessary for quantitative extraction of uranium(VI) at pH 6.0. The extracted species seem to be (Zr/sub 4/(OH)/sub 8/(H/sub 2/O)/sub 4/(HSB)/sub 6/)Cl/sub 8/ and ((UO/sub 2/)/sub 2/(OH)/sub 2/(HSB))Cl/sub 2/. The extraction efficiency is in the order: Zr/sup 4 +/ > Th/sup 4 +/ > UO/sub 2//sup 2 +/. It is possible to separate zirconium from thorium and uranium by solvent extraction with HSB. Exchange reaction technique has been employed for separation of thorium and uranium. 19 references, 3 figures, 1 table.

Research Organization:
Utkal Univ., Bhubaneswar, India
OSTI ID:
6445109
Journal Information:
Solvent Extr. Ion Exch.; (United States), Journal Name: Solvent Extr. Ion Exch.; (United States) Vol. 6:3; ISSN SEIED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English