Extraction Recovery of Vanadium(V) by Amines

Abstract

The extraction of vanadium (V) by N-(2-hydroxy-5-nonylbenzyl)-β, β- dihydroxyethylamine was studied depending on different factors, such as pH of the medium, concentration of extracting agent, temperature and solvent type. This allowed the optimal extraction conditions to be determined. It was shown that extraction of vanadium (V) takes place with high distribution coefficients, and a complex containing a decavanadate anion and four molecules of the extractant is formed in the organic phase. The extracted vanadium (V) complex with amine is stable for more than one month. Keywords: extraction, vanadium, distribution coefficient, infrared spectroscopy