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Process for the separation of iron from an organic solution containing uranium

US5017344A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 1989
Grant dateMay 21, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22B60/026
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for separating iron +3 from uranium +6 is an organic solution of a neutral phosphine oxide and an acid organophosphorus compound. The uranium-containing organic solution is contacted with aqueous oxalic acid or an aqueous mixture of phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid so that most of the uranium remains in the organic solution and most of the iron passes into the aqueous acid.

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