Published October 2013 | Version v1
Journal article

Convenient synthesis of (o-CF3Ph)2PS2H and evaluation in selective extraction of actinides over lanthanides

  • 1. Tsinghua University, Beijing (China). Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology
  • 2. Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing (China). Institute of Process Engineering

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A convenient method was established for the synthesis of bis(ortho-trifluoromethylphenyl) dithiophosphinic acid (o-CF3Ph)2PS2H. The three-step route consisted of reactions of PCl3 with Grignard's reagent, sulphur and NaHS in turn in liquid phase. The title compound was purified through the formation of ammonium salt (o-CF3Ph)2PS2NH4 and characterized with NMR and HRMS. Both chemical and radiation stability of title compound were examined. The investigation on selective extraction of Am3+ over Eu3+ was carried out from weak acidic aqueous phase with traces amount of radioactive elements 241Am and 152,154Eu. (o-CF3Ph)2PS2H in toluene afforded excellent Am3+ extraction ability, with distribution ratio up to around 150, meanwhile the excellent actinides selectivity was obtained. Such performance indicated the potential application of (o-CF3Ph)2PS2H in selective actinides extraction over lanthanides. (author)

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Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
298
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 531-536
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM

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