Published 1982 | Version v1
Journal article

Distribution equilibria of Eu(III) in the system: bis(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid organic diluent-NaCl, lactic acid, polyaminocarboxylic acid, water

  • 1. Argonne National Lab., IL

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The distribution equilibria of Eu3+ between aqueous phases containing lactic acid and N'-(2hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine-N,N,N'-triacetic acid (HEDTA) or diethylenetriamine-N,N,N',N',N''-penetaacetic acid (DTPA) at constant ionic strength (μ = 1.0), and n-dodecane solutions of HDEHP have been studied. The formation constants of the simple Eu-lactate complexes and Eu-lactate-HEDTA mixed complex were evaluated from the k/sub d/ data. The conclusion is reached that no lactic acid is coextracted into the organic phase at tracer metal concentrations. The separation factors between Eu3+, Pm3+, and Am3+ have been evaluated in the presence of HEDTA

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Journal Title
Sep. Sci. Technol.
Journal Volume
17
Journal Issue
3
Series
Sep. Sci. Technol.
Journal Page Range
507-519
ISSN
0149-6395