Solvent extraction of uranium from dilute solutions using a gas-bubble mixed extraction column
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1976
Department
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Abstract
A modified solvent extraction process for recovering uranium from very dilute solutions, such as mine waters or copper dump liquors, has been developed and tested on a laboratory scale. The system utilizes a column in which the aqueous feed flows downward through a liquid organic extractant. A countercurrent flow of gas is used to achieve mixing and enhance mass transfer. Acid sulfate solutions at pH 1.5 containing either 0.010 or 0.015 g/1 U3O8 comprised the feed. The extractant used was Alamine® 336 dissolved in fuel oil. Critical parameters of the system, such as length to diameter ratio of the organic phase, volume ratio of aqueous to organic in the column, and flow rates of aqueous feed and gas are examined.
Publication Title
Metallurgical Transactions B
Recommended Citation
Andreini, R.,
Lower, G.,
&
DeMull, T.
(1976).
Solvent extraction of uranium from dilute solutions using a gas-bubble mixed extraction column.
Metallurgical Transactions B,
7(2), 253-258.
http://doi.org/10.1007/BF02654924
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