CA1103227A - Liquid membrane process for uranium recovery - Google Patents
Liquid membrane process for uranium recoveryInfo
- Publication number
- CA1103227A CA1103227A CA292,682A CA292682A CA1103227A CA 1103227 A CA1103227 A CA 1103227A CA 292682 A CA292682 A CA 292682A CA 1103227 A CA1103227 A CA 1103227A
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- uranium
- emulsion
- phase
- solution
- wppa
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
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- 229910052770 Uranium Inorganic materials 0.000 title claims abstract description 101
- JFALSRSLKYAFGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N uranium(0) Chemical compound [U] JFALSRSLKYAFGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 title claims abstract description 94
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 57
- 230000008569 process Effects 0.000 title claims abstract description 55
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- NBIIXXVUZAFLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N Phosphoric acid Chemical compound OP(O)(O)=O NBIIXXVUZAFLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 48
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- 229910000147 aluminium phosphate Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 23
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- CWYNVVGOOAEACU-UHFFFAOYSA-N Fe2+ Chemical compound [Fe+2] CWYNVVGOOAEACU-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 9
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- 229910001448 ferrous ion Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 8
- 239000007762 w/o emulsion Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- SEGLCEQVOFDUPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N di-(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid Chemical compound CCCCC(CC)COP(O)(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC SEGLCEQVOFDUPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- 235000011007 phosphoric acid Nutrition 0.000 claims description 24
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- IJGRMHOSHXDMSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N Atomic nitrogen Chemical compound N#N IJGRMHOSHXDMSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 6
- UFHFLCQGNIYNRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N Hydrogen Chemical compound [H][H] UFHFLCQGNIYNRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 6
- QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N atomic oxygen Chemical compound [O] QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 5
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- 239000001301 oxygen Substances 0.000 claims description 5
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- 239000004215 Carbon black (E152) Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 150000001338 aliphatic hydrocarbons Chemical class 0.000 claims description 3
- 229910052757 nitrogen Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 3
- 238000004945 emulsification Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- ZMBHCYHQLYEYDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N trioctylphosphine oxide Chemical compound CCCCCCCCP(=O)(CCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCC ZMBHCYHQLYEYDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 2
- WYICGPHECJFCBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N dioxouranium(2+) Chemical compound O=[U+2]=O WYICGPHECJFCBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims 4
- 150000002831 nitrogen free-radicals Chemical class 0.000 claims 4
- 229920005652 polyisobutylene succinic anhydride Polymers 0.000 claims 3
- 229920002367 Polyisobutene Polymers 0.000 claims 2
- 238000000605 extraction Methods 0.000 abstract description 24
- 239000007864 aqueous solution Substances 0.000 abstract description 7
- 239000002904 solvent Substances 0.000 abstract description 7
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract description 5
- 239000012071 phase Substances 0.000 description 65
- 150000001768 cations Chemical class 0.000 description 10
- 241000894007 species Species 0.000 description 10
- 125000005289 uranyl group Chemical group 0.000 description 7
- 229960002089 ferrous chloride Drugs 0.000 description 6
- NMCUIPGRVMDVDB-UHFFFAOYSA-L iron dichloride Chemical compound Cl[Fe]Cl NMCUIPGRVMDVDB-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 description 6
- 238000000638 solvent extraction Methods 0.000 description 6
- 230000007935 neutral effect Effects 0.000 description 4
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- 239000007800 oxidant agent Substances 0.000 description 3
- 230000032258 transport Effects 0.000 description 3
- XTEGARKTQYYJKE-UHFFFAOYSA-M Chlorate Chemical compound [O-]Cl(=O)=O XTEGARKTQYYJKE-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 2
- FBPFZTCFMRRESA-FSIIMWSLSA-N D-Glucitol Natural products OC[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)CO FBPFZTCFMRRESA-FSIIMWSLSA-N 0.000 description 2
- FBPFZTCFMRRESA-JGWLITMVSA-N D-glucitol Chemical compound OC[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO FBPFZTCFMRRESA-JGWLITMVSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 229910019142 PO4 Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- QAOWNCQODCNURD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Sulfuric acid Chemical compound OS(O)(=O)=O QAOWNCQODCNURD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 230000002378 acidificating effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 150000001298 alcohols Chemical class 0.000 description 2
- ROOXNKNUYICQNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N ammonium persulfate Chemical compound [NH4+].[NH4+].[O-]S(=O)(=O)OOS([O-])(=O)=O ROOXNKNUYICQNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 125000000129 anionic group Chemical group 0.000 description 2
- 239000011260 aqueous acid Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000012298 atmosphere Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000003093 cationic surfactant Substances 0.000 description 2
- 150000001875 compounds Chemical class 0.000 description 2
- 238000001816 cooling Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000007423 decrease Effects 0.000 description 2
- SNRUBQQJIBEYMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N dodecane Chemical compound CCCCCCCCCCCC SNRUBQQJIBEYMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 239000000284 extract Substances 0.000 description 2
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- VOXZDWNPVJITMN-ZBRFXRBCSA-N 17β-estradiol Chemical compound OC1=CC=C2[C@H]3CC[C@](C)([C@H](CC4)O)[C@@H]4[C@@H]3CCC2=C1 VOXZDWNPVJITMN-ZBRFXRBCSA-N 0.000 description 1
- BZSXEZOLBIJVQK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 2-methylsulfonylbenzoic acid Chemical compound CS(=O)(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1C(O)=O BZSXEZOLBIJVQK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 241000518994 Conta Species 0.000 description 1
- IAYPIBMASNFSPL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Ethylene oxide Chemical compound C1CO1 IAYPIBMASNFSPL-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- OAICVXFJPJFONN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Phosphorus Chemical compound [P] OAICVXFJPJFONN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- NWGKJDSIEKMTRX-AAZCQSIUSA-N Sorbitan monooleate Chemical compound CCCCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCC(=O)OC[C@@H](O)[C@H]1OC[C@H](O)[C@H]1O NWGKJDSIEKMTRX-AAZCQSIUSA-N 0.000 description 1
- NINIDFKCEFEMDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Sulfur Chemical compound [S] NINIDFKCEFEMDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 150000001224 Uranium Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 150000007513 acids Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 150000001335 aliphatic alkanes Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 125000001931 aliphatic group Chemical group 0.000 description 1
- 150000008055 alkyl aryl sulfonates Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 125000000217 alkyl group Chemical group 0.000 description 1
- 229910001870 ammonium persulfate Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000003945 anionic surfactant Substances 0.000 description 1
- 125000003118 aryl group Chemical group 0.000 description 1
- 239000006227 byproduct Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000008859 change Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000006243 chemical reaction Methods 0.000 description 1
- ANTSCNMPPGJYLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N chlordiazepoxide Chemical compound O=N=1CC(NC)=NC2=CC=C(Cl)C=C2C=1C1=CC=CC=C1 ANTSCNMPPGJYLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 239000000084 colloidal system Substances 0.000 description 1
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- 230000003247 decreasing effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 1
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- 150000002194 fatty esters Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 150000008282 halocarbons Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 229910052736 halogen Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 150000002367 halogens Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 230000002209 hydrophobic effect Effects 0.000 description 1
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- 150000002576 ketones Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229940094933 n-dodecane Drugs 0.000 description 1
- 150000002823 nitrates Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 235000014571 nuts Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 239000012074 organic phase Substances 0.000 description 1
- WXZMFSXDPGVJKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N pentaerythritol Chemical compound OCC(CO)(CO)CO WXZMFSXDPGVJKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- VLTRZXGMWDSKGL-UHFFFAOYSA-N perchloric acid Chemical class OCl(=O)(=O)=O VLTRZXGMWDSKGL-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- NBIIXXVUZAFLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-K phosphate Chemical compound [O-]P([O-])([O-])=O NBIIXXVUZAFLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-K 0.000 description 1
- 229910052698 phosphorus Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000011574 phosphorus Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000009467 reduction Effects 0.000 description 1
- BAZAXWOYCMUHIX-UHFFFAOYSA-M sodium perchlorate Chemical compound [Na+].[O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O BAZAXWOYCMUHIX-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 1
- 229910001488 sodium perchlorate Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 230000000087 stabilizing effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000003756 stirring Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229910052717 sulfur Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000011593 sulfur Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D61/00—Processes of separation using semi-permeable membranes, e.g. dialysis, osmosis or ultrafiltration; Apparatus, accessories or auxiliary operations specially adapted therefor
- B01D61/38—Liquid-membrane separation
- B01D61/40—Liquid-membrane separation using emulsion-type membranes
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C22—METALLURGY; FERROUS OR NON-FERROUS ALLOYS; TREATMENT OF ALLOYS OR NON-FERROUS METALS
- C22B—PRODUCTION AND REFINING OF METALS; PRETREATMENT OF RAW MATERIALS
- C22B60/00—Obtaining metals of atomic number 87 or higher, i.e. radioactive metals
- C22B60/02—Obtaining thorium, uranium, or other actinides
- C22B60/0204—Obtaining thorium, uranium, or other actinides obtaining uranium
- C22B60/0217—Obtaining thorium, uranium, or other actinides obtaining uranium by wet processes
- C22B60/0252—Obtaining thorium, uranium, or other actinides obtaining uranium by wet processes treatment or purification of solutions or of liquors or of slurries
- C22B60/026—Obtaining thorium, uranium, or other actinides obtaining uranium by wet processes treatment or purification of solutions or of liquors or of slurries liquid-liquid extraction with or without dissolution in organic solvents
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- G—PHYSICS
- G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
- G21F—PROTECTION AGAINST X-RADIATION, GAMMA RADIATION, CORPUSCULAR RADIATION OR PARTICLE BOMBARDMENT; TREATING RADIOACTIVELY CONTAMINATED MATERIAL; DECONTAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS THEREFOR
- G21F9/00—Treating radioactively contaminated material; Decontamination arrangements therefor
- G21F9/007—Recovery of isotopes from radioactive waste, e.g. fission products
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
- High Energy & Nuclear Physics (AREA)
- Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
- Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
- Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
- Geology (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Materials Engineering (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Metallurgy (AREA)
- Organic Chemistry (AREA)
- Extraction Or Liquid Replacement (AREA)
- Inorganic Compounds Of Heavy Metals (AREA)
- Separation Using Semi-Permeable Membranes (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US75441776A | 1976-12-27 | 1976-12-27 | |
| US754,417 | 1985-07-11 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1103227A true CA1103227A (en) | 1981-06-16 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA292,682A Expired CA1103227A (en) | 1976-12-27 | 1977-12-08 | Liquid membrane process for uranium recovery |
Country Status (8)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPS5382661A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
| BE (1) | BE862084A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
| CA (1) | CA1103227A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
| DE (1) | DE2758546A1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
| FR (1) | FR2374931A1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
| GB (1) | GB1596410A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
| IT (1) | IT1090367B (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
| ZA (1) | ZA777333B (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
Families Citing this family (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE2961011D1 (en) * | 1978-10-04 | 1981-12-24 | Occidental Res Corp | Extraction process using stabilized emulsions |
| CA1191696A (en) * | 1981-05-11 | 1985-08-13 | Paul L. Valint, Jr. | Liquid membrane process for uranium recovery |
| CA1194320A (en) * | 1981-06-15 | 1985-10-01 | Paul L. Valint, Jr. | Liquid membrane process for uranium recovery |
| CA1195508A (en) * | 1981-06-15 | 1985-10-22 | Paul L. Valint, Jr. | Liquid membrane process for uranium recovery |
| FR2522276A1 (fr) * | 1982-02-26 | 1983-09-02 | Elf Aquitaine | Procede d'extraction liquide-liquide de metaux a l'aide d'une microemulsion, a partir d'une solution aqueuse |
| AT373859B (de) * | 1982-06-04 | 1984-02-27 | Chemiefaser Lenzing Ag | Verfahren zur gewinnung von zink |
| FR2531102B1 (fr) * | 1982-07-30 | 1986-08-14 | Pechiney Ugine Kuhlmann Uran | Procede d'extraction de l'uranium des acides phosphoriques par les acides alkylpyrophosphoriques |
| US4595415A (en) * | 1984-11-23 | 1986-06-17 | Lindsay Finishes, Inc. | Drier catalyst for coating compositions |
Family Cites Families (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3779907A (en) * | 1970-04-13 | 1973-12-18 | Exxon Research Engineering Co | Liquid membrane process for the separation of aqueous mixtures |
| US3711591A (en) * | 1970-07-08 | 1973-01-16 | Atomic Energy Commission | Reductive stripping process for the recovery of uranium from wet-process phosphoric acid |
| AU461247B2 (en) * | 1971-08-25 | 1975-05-22 | Esso Research And Engineering Company | Liquid membrane process forthe separation of aqueous mixtures |
| US4002716A (en) * | 1973-08-23 | 1977-01-11 | Westinghouse Electric Corporation | Sulfide precipitation method of separating uranium from group II and group III metal ions |
| GB1502157A (en) * | 1974-06-24 | 1978-02-22 | Exxon Research Engineering Co | Liquid membrane formulations and uses thereof |
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1977
- 1977-12-07 GB GB50901/77A patent/GB1596410A/en not_active Expired
- 1977-12-08 CA CA292,682A patent/CA1103227A/en not_active Expired
- 1977-12-08 ZA ZA00777333A patent/ZA777333B/xx unknown
- 1977-12-19 JP JP15282577A patent/JPS5382661A/ja active Granted
- 1977-12-20 BE BE183649A patent/BE862084A/xx not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1977-12-23 IT IT31194/77A patent/IT1090367B/it active
- 1977-12-23 FR FR7738962A patent/FR2374931A1/fr active Granted
- 1977-12-23 DE DE19772758546 patent/DE2758546A1/de not_active Ceased
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| FR2374931B1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) | 1984-08-31 |
| ZA777333B (en) | 1979-02-28 |
| FR2374931A1 (fr) | 1978-07-21 |
| DE2758546A1 (de) | 1978-06-29 |
| JPS613293B2 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) | 1986-01-31 |
| JPS5382661A (en) | 1978-07-21 |
| GB1596410A (en) | 1981-08-26 |
| IT1090367B (it) | 1985-06-26 |
| BE862084A (fr) | 1978-06-20 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKEX | Expiry |