Published October 3, 1981 | Version v1
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Extraction of mercury(II) from aqueous thiocyanate-sulphate medium with diphenyl-2-pyridylmethane in benzene

  • 1. Pakistan Inst. of Nuclear Science and Technology, Rawalpindi. Nuclear Chemistry Div.

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The extraction of mercury(II) with diphenyl-2-pyridylmethane (DPPM) in benzene has been investigated from sulphuric acid solutions containing thiocyanate ions. The variables affecting the extraction have been examined. Quantitative extraction of mercury is accomplished in a single equilibration from 1M sulphuric acid solution containing 0.02M potassium thiocyanate with 0.025M DPPM. Thiosulphate ions drastically influence the extraction. Decontamination data suggest that mercury can be separated from a variety of other elements. The metal can be stripped into 10M nitric or hydrochloric acid solution. (author)

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Journal Title
Radiochem. Radioanal. Lett.
Journal Volume
49
Journal Issue
3
Series
Radiochem. Radioanal. Lett.
Journal Page Range
181-192
ISSN
0079-9483

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