Extraction separation of Ir(III) and Rh(III) with Cyanex 923 from chloride media: a possible recovery from spent autocatalysts

Liquid–liquid extraction of Ir(III) and Rh(III) with Cyanex 923 from aqueous hydrochloric acid media has been studied. Quantitative extraction of Ir(III) was observed in the range of 5.0–8.0 mol dm^?3 HCl with 0.1 mol dm^?3 Cyanex 923, while Rh(III) was extracted quantitatively in the range of 1.0–2.0 mol dm^?3 HCl with 0.05 mol dm^?3 Cyanex 923 in toluene along with 0.2 mol dm^?3 SnCl₂. The Ir(III) was back extracted with 4.0 mol dm^?3 HNO₃ quantitatively from the organic phase while Rh(III) was stripped with 3.0 mol dm^?3 HNO₃. The extraction of Rh(III) with Cyanex 923 was not quantitative without use of SnCl₂. However in the extraction of Ir(III) a negative trend was observed in the presence of SnCl₂. Varying the temperature of extraction showed that the extraction reactions of both the metal ions are exothermic in nature, and the stoichiometric ratio of Ir(III)/Rh(III) to Cyanex 923 in organic phase was found to be 1:3. The methods developed were applied to the recovery of these metal ions from a synthetic solution of similar composition to that from leaching of spent autocatalysts in 6.0 mol dm^?3 HCl. © 2002 Society of Chemical Industry     

Solvent extraction of zirconium(IV) from acidic chloride solutions using the thiosubstituted organophosphorus acids Cyanex 301 and 302

Solvent extraction of zirconium(IV) from acidic chloride solutions has been carried out with the thiosubstituted organophosphorus acids Cyanex 301 and Cyanex 302. The extraction follows an ion exchange mechanism: MO²⁺_(aq) + 2 HA_(org) ? MOA_2(org) + 2 H⁺_(aq), where, M = Zr(IV); HA = Cyanex 301 or Cyanex 302. The plots of log D (distribution ratio) vs log [HA], are linear with slopes of 2, indicating the association of two moles of extractant with the extracted metal species. The plots of log D vs log [H⁺] gave straight lines with a negative slope of 1.7 for Cyanex 301 and 1.8 for Cyanex 302, indicating the exchange of two moles of hydrogen ions for every mole of Zr(IV). Addition of sodium salts enhanced the extraction of metal. The stripping behavior of metal from the loaded organic (LO) with HCl and H₂SO₄ was studied. Increase of temperature during the extraction and the stripping stage increases the metal transfer, showing the process is exothermic. Mixed extractants, the extraction behavior of associated elements such as Hf(IV), Ti(IV), Al(III), Fe(III) and the IR spectra of the metal complexes were studied. Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry     

Comparative study of the determination of platinum by extraction with Cyanex 923 and Cyanex 471X from bromide media

The extraction equilibrium study of Pt(IV) was carried out with Cyanex 923 and Cyanex 471X in toluene from hydrobromic acid media to investigate their extraction capacity, since they have different donor atoms, ‘O’ and ‘S’. Their distribution equilibria were studied as a function of extractant concentration, diluents, hydrobromic acid concentration and the effect of temperature on extraction. Pt(IV) was quantitatively extracted with 0.1 mol dm^?3 Cyanex 923 in toluene from 5.0–8.0 mol dm^?3 HBr media and was stripped with 4.0 mol dm^?3 perchloric acid. However it was also quantitatively extracted with 0.1 mol dm^?3 Cyanex 471X (with 0.1 mol dm^?3SnCl₂) in toluene from 6.0–8.0 mol dm^?3 HBr media and was stripped with 1.0 mol dm^?3 stabilized sodium thiosulfate solution at pH 9.0. The slope analysis method indicated metal complex species of 1:1 for Pt(IV) with Cyanex 923 and Cyanex 471X in toluene from HBr media. These methods were successfully applied to the analysis of platinum in real samples. © 2001 Society of Chemical Industry     

Comparison of separation behavior of Ir(IV) and Rh(III) between tin(II) chloride and ascorbic acid as a reducing agent in the extraction with Cyanex 921 and Cyanex 301

In order to compare the separation of Ir(IV) and Rh(III) between SnCl₂ and ascorbic acid as a reducing agent, solvent extraction with Cyanex 921 and Cyanex 301 was investigated in the HCl concentration range from 1 M to 9 M. Addition of both SnCl₂ and ascorbic acid led to the selective extraction of rhodium by the two extractants, leaving Ir(III) in the raffinate. Since tin was selectively extracted over Rh(I) in the presence of SnCl₂, it is necessary to separate Rh(I) and tin by selective stripping from the organic phase. In the presence of ascorbic acid, the extraction percentage of rhodium by Cyanex 921 was much smaller than that in the presence of SnCl₂. UV spectra was analyzed to verify the reduction reaction of both metal ions. FT-IR was analyzed between fresh and loaded organic solution. The reduction of Ir(IV) and Rh(III) in the presence of ascorbic acid was explained. Selective stripping of Rh(I) over tin from the loaded Cyanex 921 was obtained by the mixture of HCl and (NH₂)₂CS.     

Liquid‐Liquid Extraction of Tetravalent Hafnium from Acidic Chloride Solutions using Bis(2,4,4‐trimethylpentyl) Dithiophosphinic Acid (Cyanex 301)

Abstract

Liquid‐liquid extraction studies of tetravalent hafnium from acidic chloride solutions have been carried out with bis(2,4,4‐trimethylpentyl) dithiophosphinic acid (Cyanex 301) as an extractant diluted in kerosene. Increase of acid concentration decreases the percentage extraction of metal. Plot of log D vs. log [HCl] gave a straight line with a negative slope of 2±0.1 indicating the exchange of two moles of hydrogen ions for every mole of Hf(IV) extractacted into the organic phase. Extraction of Hf(IV) increases with increase of extractant concentration. The plot of log D vs. log [HA] is linear with slope 2±0.1, indicating the association of two moles of extractant with the extracted metal species. The addition of sodium salts enhanced the percentage extraction of metal, and followed the order NaSCN>Na₂SO₄> NaNO₃>NaCl. Stripping of metal from the loaded organic (LO) with HCl and H₂SO₄ indicated sulphuric acid as the best stripping agent. Increase of temperature increases the percentage extraction of metal indicating the process is endothermic. Regeneration and recycling capacity of Cyanex 301, extraction behavior of associated elements such as Zr(IV), Ti(IV), Al(III), Fe(III), and IR spectra of the Hf(IV)‐Cyanex 301 complex was studied.     

Extraction of Lanthanum and Samarium from Nitrate Medium by some Commercial Organophosphorus Extractants

Abstract

The extraction of lanthanum(III) and samarium(III) from nitrate solutions by some phosphine oxide compounds (Cyanex 921, Cyanex 923, and Cyanex 925) in kerosene was investigated. The influence of the different factors affecting the extraction was studied in detail. The extraction of these metals using the above extractants was compared and the sequence of extraction was found to be Cyanex 921>Cyanex 923?Cyanex 925. The stripping percent of La(III) and Sm(III) by 0.75 M HNO₃ from the loaded organic phase after two stages were 72% and 5.2%, respectively, which could enable a good separation between these two lanthanides.     

SOLVENT EXTRACTION OF ANTIMONY (III), BISMUTH (HI), LEAD (II) AND TIN (IV) WITH BIS(2,4,4-TRIMETHYLPENTYL)PHOSPHINODITHIOIC ACID (CYANEX 301®)

The solvent extraction of antimony (in), bismuth (111), lead (II) and tin (IV) from aqueous hydrochloric acid solutions by bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl) phosphinodithioic acid (Cyanex 301® denoted HL) in kerosene + 10 % v/v n-decanol was investigated. Lead (II), tin (IV), bismuth (III) and antimony (III) are efficiently extracted by Cyanex 301® up to about 5, 6, 9 and 11 mol.L^1? HCl, respectively. The corresponding extracted species were identified as PbL₂, SnCl₂L₂, BiL₃ and SMvj. However, it was observed that Sn (IV) can be moderately extracted from the aqueous phase by the mere mixture of kerosene and n-decanol above 9 mol.L^1?HCl. In all cases, extraction equilibrium was reached within a few minutes. Finally, a thermodynamic modelling of the extraction system was developed in the particular case of lead (II).     

Flüssig/Flüssig‐Extraktion von Indium aus sauren Lösungen

The extraction of indium from a synthetic sulfate‐containing solution using commercial reagents (Cyanex 272, DEHPA, and Cyanex 923) is evaluated on a comparative basis. The extraction profiles of indium (III) were examined with regard to the reagent concentration, the pH value of the aqueous solution, and the indium concentration in a low phase ratio of 1:10. DEHPA and Cyanex 272 are, in contrast to Cyanex 923, very well suited for the extraction of indium. Re‐extraction with HCl and H₂SO₄ is compared.     

Synergistic extraction and separation studies of Ce(III) from acidic nitrate medium using binary mixture of Cyanex 921 and Cyanex 923 in kerosene

The effect of parameters like shaking time, nitric acid, nitrate ion, extractant concentration, temperature, diluents, and phase volume ratio on the extraction of Ce(III) from acidic nitrate medium using binary mixture of Cyanex 921 and Cyanex 923 in kerosene has been investigated. Synergism was observed in the range 0.001-1.0 mol/L HNO₃. With increase in extractant concentration and O/A phase volume ratio, extraction increases while with increase in nitric acid concentration and temperature, extraction decreases. Sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid are found to be effective in stripping. Separation factors for Nd/Ce are higher as compared to those for Ce/La and Pr/Ce.     

Liquid-Liquid Equilibrium Study of Phenol Extraction with Cyanex 923

Abstract

Although phenol extraction with Cyanex 923 has widely been studied, liquid-liquid equilibrium between phenol and undiluted Cyanex 923 has not been thoroughly investigated. Many factors influence the phenol extraction with undiluted Cyanex 923. Increasing the phenol concentration causes a water molecule replacement in the extractant by phenol molecules. Increasing the pH value above 12 decreases the phenol distribution coefficient K_D by 99.9%. A temperature increase from 15°C to 65°C results in a K_D decrease of 70%. With increasing salt content K_D increases due to salting-out. Adding organic acids stabilizes phenol in the aqueous phase and obstructs the extraction.     

Cadmium Recovery from HCl Solutions Using Cyanex 301 and Cyanex 302 Immobilized in Alginate Capsules (Matrix-Type vs. Mononuclear-Type Mode of Encapsulation)

Cyanex 301 and Cyanex 302 have been immobilized in alginate capsules by two methods: the matrix-type process immobilizes the extractant as homogeneous-dispersed vesicles while the mononuclear mode consists of encapsulation of the extractant drop by an alginate layer. The influence of HCl concentration on Cd(II) removal is discussed as a function of acid concentration and extractant. The sorption isotherms are fitted by the Langmuir model; maximum sorption capacities reach up to 42 mg Cd g^?1 in 0.1 M HCl. Uptake kinetics are controlled by resistance to intraparticle diffusion. Cadmium is desorbed using either 1 M HNO₃ or 1 M thiourea/1 M HCl solutions.     

Solvent extraction separation of titanium(IV), vanadium(V) and iron(III) from simulated waste chloride liquors of titanium minerals processing industry by the trialkylphosphine oxide Cyanex 923

The solvent extraction of magnesium(II), aluminium(III), titanium(IV), vanadium(V), chromium(III), manganese(II) and iron(III) from hydrochloric acid solutions has been investigated using the trialkylphosphine oxide Cyanex 923 (TRPO) in kerosene as extractant. The results demonstrate that titanium(IV), vanadium(V) and iron(III) are extracted into kerosene as TiOCl₂·2TRPO, VO₂Cl·TRPO and HFeCl₄·2TRPO, respectively. On the other hand magnesium(II), aluminium(III), chromium(III) and manganese(II) are not extracted with TRPO from hydrochloric acid solutions (1.0–4.0 mol dm^?3) under the experimental conditions. IR spectral studies of the extracted complexes were further used to clarify the nature of the extracted complexes. The effect of the diluent on the extraction of titanium(IV), vanadium(V) and iron(III) has been studied and correlated with the dielectric constant. The loading capacity of the TRPO system has been evaluated and the potential for the separation and recovery of titanium(IV), vanadium(V) and iron(III) from simulated waste chloride liquors of the titanium minerals processing industry has been assessed. Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry     

Extraction Chromatography of Actinides Using Cyanex‐923 as Stationary Phase

Abstract

Cyanex‐923 has been used as the stationary phase in the extraction chromatographic separation of actinide ions from simulated high‐level waste (SHLW). Chromosorb‐W was used as the solid inert support. The uptake behaviour of U(VI), Pu(IV), and Am(III) was studied by batch studies. Breakthrough capacity of the column for Am(III) in the presence of macro amount of Eu(III) has been determined in three successive cycles of loading and elution. The influence of interfering ions like Fe(III), Cr(VI), Al(III), and Ni(II), etc. has been investigated. Effect of column parameters like diameter and height on Am(III) elution profile has also been studied.     

Solvent Extraction Separation of Beryllium(ll) from Aluminum(lll) by Cyanex 921 (TOPO)

ABSTRACT

Cyanex 921, a neutral extractant, has been used for the extraction of beryllium(II)from basic media and employed for the separation of beryllium(II) in the presence of aluminum(III). Cyanex 921 diluted in cyclohexane extracted beryllium(II) in the 8–10 pH range and aluminum(III) between 4–5 pH. The selectivity of beryllium(II) over aluminum(III) was high in the 8–10 pH range. The extracted beryllium(II) was stripped with 0 M NaOH without any significant loss of the ligand while loaded aluminum(III) was stripped with 2 M HC1. The extractability of beryllium(II) and aluminum(III) was also studied separately as a function of pH, temperature, equilibration time, and stripping ability with NaOH, KOH, HCI, HNO₃, H₂SO₄, and HCIO₄. Based on these results, a sequential method was developed for the separation of beryllium(II) from aluminum(III).     

Separation of scandium(III) from lanthanides(III) with room temperature ionic liquid based extraction containing Cyanex 925

The separation of Sc(III) from Y(III), La(III) and Yb(III) in [C₈mim][PF₆] containing Cyanex 925 has been investigated, and is reported in this paper. A cation exchange mechanism of Sc(III) in [C₈mim][PF₆] and Cyanex 925 is proposed by study of the influence of anionic and cationic species on the extraction. The coefficient of the equilibrium equation of Sc(III) was confirmed by slope analysis of log D_Sc vs log [Cyanex 925], and the loading capacity also confirmed the stoichiometry of Cyanex 925 to Sc(III) was close to 3:1. Infrared data for Cyanex 925 saturated with Sc(III) in [C₈mim][PF₆] indicated strong interaction between P?O of Cyanex 925 and Sc(III). In addition, the relationship between log D_Sc and temperature showed that temperature had little influence on the extraction process, and the resulting thermodynamic parameters indicated that an exothermic process was involved. Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry     

Extraction of scandium(III) using ionic liquids functionalized solvent impregnated resins

Ionic liquids (ILs) functionalized solvent impregnated resins (SIRs) were prepared using IL modified Merrified resin as the polymeric supports by impregnation of extractant for extraction of Sc(III). The ILs modified Merrifield resin were prepared via covalent anchoring of imidazolium salts onto Merrifield resin. The polymeric supports with imidazolium chloride group (RCl) and imidazolium hexafluorophosphate group (RPF₆) were characterized by FTIR, TGA, and elemental analysis. It was found that RCl and RPF₆ had tunable hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity, different acid stability, and swelling behaviors in solvents. The effect of Cyanex 923 extractant or [C₈mim][PF₆] IL impregnated on RCl and RPF₆ were studied. The results showed Cyanex 923 and [C₈mim][PF₆] exhibited stronger affinity to RPF₆ than to RCl. RPF₆ with Cyanex 923 was found to be effective in Sc(III) extraction. The extraction mechanisms of SIRs containing RPF₆ and Cyanex 923 with or without [C₈mim][PF₆] were cation exchange and neutral complexation, respectively. [C₈mim][PF₆] acted as an extraction media and was involved in the cation exchanged extraction reaction. Sc(III) can be selectively separated from Tm(III), Yb(III), and Lu(III) by the SIRs. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011     

Formation of W/O Microemulsions in the Extraction of the Lanthanide Series by Purified Cyanex 301

The formation of water-in-oil (W/O) microemulsions during the extraction of the series of trivalent lanthanides Ln(III) by bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)dithiophosphinic acid (HC301, also known as purified Cyanex 301) was studied. The phenomena in the formation of W/O microemulsions were similar in the extraction of all Ln(III) by HC301 at a high neutralization degree (50%), according to the measurement of the distribution ratios of Ln(III) and the concentrations of Na⁺ and NO₃^- in the organic phase, IR spectroscopy, and dynamic light scattering (DLS). W/O microemulsions also formed at a low neutralization degree (15%) for the extraction of heavy Ln(III). The coordination environment of the representative heavy lanthanide Ho(III) in the extracted complexes was monitored by absorption spectroscopy and extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS). Unlike the light lanthanide, Nd(III) and Ho(III) in the organic phase did not directly coordinate with the HC301 anions regardless of whether W/O microemulsions formed, which further demonstrated the different extraction behavior of HC301 toward the light lanthanides and the heavy lanthanides.     

THERMODYNAMIC STUDY OF THE EXTRACTION OF INDIUM(III) AND CADMIUM(II) BY CYANEX 301 FROM CONCENTRATED HCl MEDIA

ABSTRACT

The distribution equilibria of In(III) and Cd(II) between aqueous HCl solutions and kerosene containing Cyanex 301 (bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl) dithiophosphinic acid denoted hereafter HL) and 10 % (V/V) of n-decanol are investigated. In(III) and Cd(II) are extracted as InL₃ and CdL₂, respectively and a physico-chemical model is proposed for modelling the distribution data. In the final part of the paper, this, model is used to discuss the optimal conditions for separating indium and cadmium, previously co-extracted with Cyanex 301, by stripping in HCl media.     

Role of ionic liquids in the efficient transfer of lithium by Cyanex 923 in solvent extraction system

The solvent extraction of Li⁺ by Cyanex 923 was investigated upon the addition of different imidazolium-based ionic liquids (ILs). The results showed 1-hydroxylethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([HOEmim][NTf₂]) can improve the extraction of Li⁺ most effectively. The fundamental mechanism is that [HOEmim][NTf₂] can remarkably enhance the coordination ability of Cyanex 923 to Li⁺ to form more stable and hydrophobic ion-pair species [Li(Cyanex 923)_n][NTf₂] (n_max = 3) resulting from the electrostatic interaction and typical hydrogen bonding of IL, and thus facilitating the transfer of Li⁺ into organic phase. This work has revealed the transfer mechanism of Li⁺ in a solvent extraction system comprising of IL and neural ligand. The knowledge of the coordination environment of Li⁺ in the presence of IL also gives us a new insight into the separation of ⁶Li/⁷Li. The disadvantage of this process is the loss of IL. However, this study provides guidance for the design of better IL-based systems for the separation of metal ions.