Published 1989 | Version v1
Journal article

Extraction of europium(III) from phosphoric acid solutions by 8-hydroxyquinoline and Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid and their mixtures

  • 1. Atomic Energy Establishment, Cairo (Egypt). Hot Lab. Centre

Description

The extraction of Eu(III) by 8-hydroxyquinoline (HQ), di-2-ethylhexyl phosphoric acid (HDEHP) and their mixtures in benzene from phosphoric acid solutions is investigated. The stoichiometry of the extracted species is found to be Eu(DEHP)3.(HDEHP)3, Eu.H2PO4(Q)2 and Eu.H2PO4.(Q)2.3(HDEHP)2 for the extraction of Eu(III) by HDEHP, HQ and HDEHP-HQ mixtures, alternatively. The respective extraction constants, K30, K20 and K23 and the formation constant B23, are calculated. The thermodynamic values of the investigated reactions are determined and discussed. (orig.)

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Journal Title
Radiochimica Acta
Journal Volume
47
Journal Issue
4
Series
Radiochim. Acta.
Journal Page Range
229-233
ISSN
0033-8230
CODEN
RAACA