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Title: Selective extraction of metal ions with polymeric extractants by ion exchange/redox

Patent ·
OSTI ID:866247

The specification discloses a method for the extraction of metal ions having a reduction potential of above about +0.3 from an aqueous solution. The method includes contacting the aqueous solution with a polymeric extractant having primary phosphinic acid groups, secondary phosphine oxide groups, or both phosphinic acid and phosphine oxide groups.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AS05-83ER13113
Assignee:
University of Tennessee Research Corporation (Knoxville, TN)
Patent Number(s):
US 4664700
OSTI ID:
866247
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English