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Di (2-ethylhexyl) Phosphoric Acid tion Information a highly effective extractant used commercially to Formula — C,,H,,0,P recover uranium, vanadium, beryllium, yttrium, cobalt, zinc, Molecular Weight — 322.4 rare earths, and other valuable metals, DEHPA, registered trade name for Di (2-ethylhexl) Phosphoric Acid, may be used alone or ina combination with other synergistic extractants including trioctylphosphine oxide, trubutyl phosphate, ‘CH,CH, and dibutyl butyl phosphonate. I CH, CH,CH,CH.CHCI Extraction Mechanism Peet nat ra DEHPA is described as an acidic extractant, which can XX deprotonate to form as anion, CH,CH,CH,CH,CHCH,H,O OH il 1 pc (C,H, ,0),P-OH == (C,H,,0),P-O" +H" This hydrophobic anion can chelate a cation from an aqueous phase, the chelate being soluble in the ‘organic phase. Several studies have suggested that chelation by the DEHPA anion is assisted by coordination with the non-deprotonated species. The extraction of Zn*?is a typical example of DEHPA chelation and coordination. t 4(RO),P-OH + Zn'? ==> [(RO),PO}2Zn[HOP(OR),], + 2H’ (Reamyron ‘As shown by the equation above, the extraction is an equilibrium, which can shift in either direction dependent on the [H*]. Eg.. as the hydrogen ion concentration decreases, the formation of the DEHPA:2n complex fs favored. Consequently DEHPA is a pH depenent extractant. Yet, the pH alone is not the only consideration. Structure and valence also an important part in extraction. TECHNICAL SERVICE Our dedicated team of technical experts responds rapidly to the ever changing needs of our customers, anywhere in the warld. Contact our technical team today by calling 1-888-776-7337. Rhodia is your innovative partner in solvent extraction. We're your solution provider. @ho dia www.thodia-novecare.com Chemistry is our world, Responsibility sour way Product Technical Data DEHPA Di (2-ethylhexyl) Phosphoric Acid DEHPA Niessen Mica uu : Molecular Weight 3224 509% Extraction pH Composition (Wt) Di (2-ethylhexyl) Phosphoric Acid (DEHPA) 95 min Sr Mono (2-ethythexyi) Phosphoric Acid (MEHPA) 3 max Bi Water 5 max Phosphorus Content 98 Fee 1 voX Physical Data 142 Zn Appearance Clear colorless to pale yetlowe liquid NCO lar, APA, <100 153 AP Gardner s ue ce ere *c 7 pen Cup, 190 ¥ = Closed Cup 150 8 | Refractive index, 25°C 1Aa0=1.444 2.18 Cr Density, g/ec 2.50 Po 25°C og74 282 Mat 40°C 0.952 a ce . re 0.937 ae a ers 1710 298 eee oC 160 1 o 20°C 5B S12 = 40°C a S25, 100°C 44 3.56 Fete Melting Point, “C <-60 3.70 Co Acid Number, mg KOH, °C 174 381 Mg? ‘Autoignition Temp, °C 327 ‘407 cue ‘Vapor Pressure, mm @125°C

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