Published April 17, 1984 | Version v1
Patent

Process for separation of molybdenum from tungsten leachates

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Description

A method for the removal of molybdenum from solutions containing molybdenum and other mineral values such as tungsten is accomplished by mixing the leachate solution with hydrogen peroxide to form a feed solution; the feed solution is contacted with a porous membrane, the opposite side of which is continuously contacted with an organic solution containing tributylphosphate. Additionally, for recovery of molybdenum, the tributylphosphate solution is additionally contacted with a second membrane the opposite side of which is contacted with a stripping solution such as a solution of sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate. In a continuous ion exchange embodiment, the organic solution containing tributylphosphate is recirculated to contact the second side of the first membrane, preferably after passage through an aqueous separator

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U.S. Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D.C. 20231, USA, $.50.

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v p.
IPC:
Int. Cl. C01G 39/00.
IPC
Int. Cl. C01G 39/00.
Patent number
US patent document 4,443,414/A/

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PAT-APPL-407964.