Separating Behaviors of Heavier Rare Earth Metal Ions in Centrifugal Partition Chromatography with Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Phosphoric Acid

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The separating behaviors of SmCl₃, EuCl₃, GdCl₃, TbCl₃, DyCl₃, HoCl₃, ErCl₃, TmCl₃, YbCl₃, and LuCl₃ in Centrifugal Partition Chromatography with the stationary phase containing a separator, Di(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid (D2EHPA), are examined. The separation trends of these heavier rare earth metal ions were found to be almost as expected from the observations reported for the lighter rare earth metal ions. And the separator is also useful for mutual separation of these heavier rare earth metal ions.     

Mutual Separation of Lanthanoid Elements by Centrifugal Partition Chromatography

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Multistage separation based on liquid-liquid extraction has been investigated by means of centrifugal partition chromatography (CPC). A kerosene solution of 2-ethylhexyl phosphonic acid mono-2-ethylhexyl ester (EHPA) was employed as a stationary phase without any solid support. Metal ions eluted by the aqueous mobile phase were detected by the post-column reaction with Arsenazo III. The retention volumes are approximately linear with the distribution ratios of metals. The mutual separation of adjacent lanthanoids was accomplished by CPC.     

Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopic determination of rare earth elements in geological samples after preconcentration by countercurrent chromatography—Part II

This paper directly links up with Part I [Spectrochim. Acta 48B, 1365 (1993)] which treats the first application of countercurrent chromatography (CCC) for pre-separation of rare earth elements (REE) in rocks. The rapid and reliable separation and pre-concentration of “light” REE and Y can be achieved using a system of 0.5 mol/l di-2-ethylhexylphosphoric acid (D2EHPA) in n-decane-hydrochloric acid of different concentrations and a planetary centrifuge as a CCC device. However, Tm, Yb and Lu are partially retained in the stationary phase. Comparative data is presented on three other two-phase liquid systems containing trioctylphosphine oxide (TOPO); D2EHPA and TOPO mixtures and diphenyl(dibutylcarbamoylmethylphosphine)oxide (Ph₂-Bu₂) as extractants in terms of their ability for whole REE group complete isolation from the rock constituents. The partial losses of “light” REE (La and Ce) occurred in the system of 0.1 mol/l solution of TOPO in isobutylmethylketone (IBMK) (stationary phase)-1 mol/l NH₄NO₃-6 mol/l HCl aqueous solutions (mobile phase). Complete isolution of the entire REE group can be reached in two systems: 0.3 mol/l D2EHPA + 0.02 ml/l TOPO in the solvents mixture (3:1) of n-decane + IBMK, respectively (stationary phase)-1 mol/l NH₄NO₃-6 mol/l HCl aqueous solution (mobile phase), and 1.0 mol/l Ph₂-Bu₂ solution in chloroform (stationary phase)-3 mol/l HNO₃ aqueous solution (mobile phase). The D2EHPA + TOPO mixture is recommended as more economic and accessible.     

Extraction of micro- and macroconcentrations of rare earth ions with the mixture of D2EHPA and TBP in n-hexane and cyclohexane

The synergistic solvent extraction of Eu(III) and some other rare earth elements from nitrate solutions (HNO₃+LiNO₃) by a mixture of (TBP+D2EHPA) in n-hexane and cyclohexane has been investigated at 22 °C. Antagonism found in europium extraction from 0.1M HNO₃ transforms into a synergistic effect. The synergistic effects existing for all investigated metals in extraction from 0.1M HNO₃+3M LiNO₃ were caused by formation of mixed complexes of the type Ln(D2EHPA)_2nH_2n–3+1(NO₃)₁TBP_m, where 1=1 or 2. The selectivity of the extraction in a synergistic system is lower for the La–Yb pair than in the case of D2EHPA extraction under the same conditions. On the other hand, the application of the synergistic mixture is more suitable for Eu–Ho separation. Thus the synergistic effect can be used for the separation or refining of some lanthanides.     

Analytical Methods for Determining the Concentration Ratio in Mixtures of Trioctylphosphine Oxide and Di(2-Ethylhexyl)Phosphoric Acid

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Analytical methods are described for determining the concentration ratio of trioctylphosphine oxide (TOPO) and di(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid (D₂ EHPA) in hydrocarbon solvents or in mixtures where the D₂ EHPA is the solvent. The Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis (ESCA) method was used to analyze the mixtures for the relative amounts of phosphine oxide-phosphorus to phosphoric acid-phosphorus as well as the variance with the mixture composition of the Ols/P2p signal intensity. The nmr signal strength of the protons of the oxymethylene group of the D₂ EHPA and the signal strength of the other protons of D₂ EHPA and TOPO were measured in solutions of varying concentrations of D₂ EHPA and TOPO. Mass spectral comparisons of the molecular ion strengths of TOPO and D₂ EHPA were also correlated with mixture composition.     

Studies on the mechanism of transport of lanthanide ions through supported liquid membranes containing di-(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid (D2EHPA) as a carrier

Praseodymium and holmium have been chosen as representative elements of light and heavy lanthanides, respectively, to characterize the extraction reactions of these elements that are responsible for their separation through supported liquid membranes (SLM) from nitrate media by using di-(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid (D2EHPA) in kerosene as extractant. In the conditions studied, it has been demonstrated, the formation of two species that can be described as Ln(NO₃)A₂(HA)₃ and LnA₃(HA)₂, where Ln represents the lanthanide cation and HA the acidic extractant D2EHPA. These results have been obtained by using both graphic and numeric treatments of solvent extraction data. The first one was based on the slope analysis, and the second one, on the use of LETAGROP-DISTR program. The formation constants and relative predominance of each species were calculated. A mechanism for the formation of given species was proposed.     

Extraction of Lanthanide Nitrates in Multicomponent Aqueous-Organic Two-Phase Systems with D2EHPA

Lanthanum nitrate distribution in three-component aqueous-organic systems with D2EHPA from acetate or acetic acid–acetate solutions has been studied, it has been shown that variation in sodium acetate concentration or composition of CH₃COONa–CH₃COOH mixture can affect metal distribution ratios. It has been found that extraction in three-component mixture of 1: 1: 1 composition (aqueous solution Ln(NO₃)₃ + CH₃COONa + CH₃COOH–D2EHPA in hexane–isopropyl alcohol) can provide lanthanide separation, which is dependent on the ratio of sodium acetate and acetic acid in aqueous phase and on D2EHPA concentration in organic phase. Lanthanide–lanthanum separation factors have been calculated for the extraction of lanthanide nitrates from acetic acid–acetate solutions.     

Preparative enantioseparation of (±)-N-(3,4-cis-3-decyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrophenanthren-4-yl)-3,5-dinitrobenzamide by centrifugal partition chromatography

The racemic compound (±)-N-(3,4-cis-3-decyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrophenanthren-4-yl)-3,5-dinitrobenzamide ((±)-1), an analogue of increased lipophilicity of the chiral selector (CS) contained in the Whelk-O^® HPLC chiral stationary phase (CSP) has been resolved into its enantiomers by applying centrifugal partition chromatography (CPC). Considering the known enantioselectivity of the Whelk-O^® CS for naproxen, and the reciprocity concept in enantioseparation, (S)-naproxen related compounds were tested as CSs. In the search for an adequate solvent system, the partition behaviour of the two solutes, CS and racemate, has been studied using several biphasic solvent mixtures. The optimal CS concentration and sample loading capacity were determined in the chosen solvent system. The search for an appropriate CS and solvent system, the scale-up and optimization of the enantiomer separation by CPC, as well as the rationale for the unexpected elution order of enantiomers, are here described. The comparison of the preparative CPC separation achieved with that in HPLC, using a CSP containing an analogous CS, resulted favourable to the former in terms of loading capacity, solvent consumption and throughput.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and magnetic properties of RE(III)–Cu(II) heteronuclear complexes with α-methylacrylic acid

A series of carboxylate-bridged heteronuclear 3d–4f complexes have been prepared by reaction of REL₃ (HL = CH₂ = C(CH₃)COOH) with Cu(NO₃)₂. A family of air-stable 2-D complexes [RECuL₄(H₂O)₄] _n L _n (RE = La (1), Ce (2), Eu (3), and Gd (4)) have the same crystal system (monoclinic) and space group (P2₁/c). The chains which are made by the carboxylate-bridged alternating Cu(II)–RE(III) fragments spreading along the c-axis are linked through hydrogen bonds by uncoordinated carboxylates to form a 2-D network structure along the bc planes. Magnetic measurements showed that 1 and 2 have antiferromagnetic interaction between RE and Cu, but 4 exhibits ferromagnetic interaction. Eu ions show van Vleck behavior in 3.     

Paper Chromatographic Separations of Metal Ions on Collidinium Tungstoarsenate Papers

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A systematic study of the chromatography of metal ions on collidinium tungstoarsenate papers has been performed using seven different mixed solvent systems. R_f values of 30 metal ions have been determined by ascending technique and are discussed. The study demonstrates that specific extraction of both Sn(ii) and Sn(iv) is possible in 0.1 mol dm^?3 HNO₃ in 80% (v/v) 1-propanol and their mutual separation can be carried out in solvent system 1 mol dm^?3 HCl in 33% (v/v) 1-propanol. In addition some binary and ternary separation of metal ions have also been achieved on these papers. For a comparison R_f values on plain papers have also been determined in all the solvent systems.     

The Semi-Preparative Separation of Peptides on Reversed Phase Silica Packed into Radially Compressed Flexible-Walled Columns

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The semi-preparative separation of underivatised peptide mixtures from the tryptic digestion of thyroid and pituitary proteins has been accomplished on a 10dp spherical octadecyl-silica stationary phase, Radial Pak A/C₁₈, packed into flexible-walled polyethylene cartridges (10 × 0.8cm). With volatile ionic modifiers, such as ammonium bicarbonate, excellent resolution and peptide recoveries were obtained with this support     

Liquid-Membrane Transport of Rare Earth Metal Ions Facilitated by Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Phosphoric Acid: Comparison with the Results of Corresponding Centrifugal Partition Chromatography

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Selective liquid-membrane transport of rare earth metal ions were found to be effectively attained by the use of di(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid (D2EHPA) carrier. This finding was obtained on the basis of the idea that liquid-membrane transport phenomena would be basically correlated with those of “separator-aided centrifugal partition chromatography”, a separation technique based on the counter-current continuous extraction method. For the rare earth metal ion samples direct comparison of liquid-membrane transport with the corresponding centrifugal partition chromatography by employing the same two-phase liquid systems both containing D2EHPA showed that a close parallelism in the results obtained with the two separation systems.     

Structures and luminescent properties of Sm(III) and Dy(III) coordination polymers with 2,4,6-pyridinetricarboxylic acid

Two rare earth coordination compounds with 2,4,6-pyridinetricarboxylic acid (H₃pta) have been synthesized by the hydrothermal method; the formula is {[RE(pta)(H₂O)₃]?·?H₂O} _n [RE?=?Sm (1) and Dy (2)]. Complexes 1 and 2 are crystallized in the monoclinic crystal system with P2₁/c space group. X-ray structure analyses show the two complexes have the same structure. Each pta^3? connects three rare earth ions. Both the Sm(III) and Dy(III) complexes exhibit characteristic luminescence in the visible region upon excitation with UV-rays.     

Selective separation of trace nickel(II) and gold(I) ions via hollow fiber supported liquid membrane enhanced by synergistic extractants D2EHPA/TBP

This work presents the selective and simultaneous separation of nickel (Ni²⁺) and gold ([Au(CN)₂]⁻) ions, in trace amounts, from alkaline solution via hollow fiber supported liquid membrane (HFSLM) technique. HFSLM is challengingly carried out in real rinse wastewater generated by the ENIG plating process. The influence of various chemical parameters, including the type of extractant and their concentrations, molar ratios of mixed extractant as well as type of strippant, are also studied. The organophosphorus extractant mixtures of D2EHPA and TBP provide a synergistic effect for target Ni²⁺ ions but has an antagonistic effect as regards the extraction of non-target [Au(CN)₂]⁻ ions. Compared to other inorganic acids, HCl is seen to be the most suitable strippant for the selective stripping. Results demonstrate that percentages of extraction and stripping of Ni²⁺ ions achieved 85.7 and 83.2%, respectively. In contrast, percentages of extraction and stripping of non-target [Au(CN)₂]⁻ ions attained 15.6 and 1.94%.     

Quantitative Separation of Pd(II) by TLC of Metal Ions on Cerium (IV) Antimonate

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A quantitative TLC separation of metal ions using cerium (IV) antimonate as the solid phase are described. Using an acetonitrile- HNO₃ solvent Pb²⁺ can be separated quantitatively (2–10 μg) from several other ions. A quantitative spectrophotometric assay using p-nitroso-dimethylaniline is proposed.     

Chiral Separation of Racemic Tetrahedral Transition Metal Carbonyl Cluster SFeCoMo(CO)8(C2H5OCOCp) by Liquid Chromatography on Tribenzoylcellulose

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Direct separation of racemic tetrahedral transition metal carbonyl cluster SFeCoMo(CO)₈(C₂H₅OCOC_p) has been conducted by liquid chromatography using tribenzoylcellulose as chiral stationary phase. The effects of concentration of 2-propanol, various primary alcohols in the mobile phase and column temperature on the rentention and enantioselectivity of SFeCoMo(CO)₈(C₂H₅OCOC_p) cluster enantiomers were studied. The maximum resolution factor obtained was 2.306 when hexane/2-propanol(99.5/0.5,v/v) was used as solvent at 23°C.     

Separation of Cd(II) and Ni(II) ions by supported liquid membrane using D2EHPA/M2EHPA as mobile carrier

The separation of Cd(II) and Ni(II) ions was studied in an aqueous sulphate medium using supported liquid membrane (SLM). D2EHPA/M2EHPA was used as a mobile carrier, microporous hydrophobic PTFE film was used as a solid support for the liquid membrane, and the strip phase was sulphuric acid. The effects of different parameters such as feed concentration, carrier concentration, feed phase pH, and strip phase pH on the separation factor and flux of Cd(II) and Ni(II) ions were studied. The optimum values obtained to achieve the maximum flux were 5.0 for feed pH, 40 vol. % for D2EHPA/M2EHPA concentration in the membrane phase, 0.5 for strip pH, and 0.012 mass % for feed concentration. Under these optimum conditions, the flux values of Cd(II) and Ni(II) were 15.7 × 10^?7 kg m^?2 s^?1 and 2.6 × 10^?7 kg m^?2 s^?1, respectively. The separation factors of Cd(II) over Ni(II) were studied under different experimental conditions. At a carrier concentration of 10 vol. % and feed concentration of 0.012 mass %, the maximum value of 185.1 was obtained for the separation factor of Cd(II) over Ni(II). After 24 h, the percentages of the extracted Cd(II) and Ni(II) were 83.3 % and 0.45 %, respectively.     

水合希土硝酸盐与本并及单环己基-12-冠-4配合物的合成、性质及晶体结构

在乙腈介质中合成了苯并－１２－冠－４（简称Ｂ－１２－Ｃ－４）和单环己基－１２－冠－４（简称Ｃｙ－１２－Ｃ－４）的六种希土配合物：ＲＥ（ＮＯ３）３·Ｂ－１２－Ｃ－４（ＲＥ＝Ｐｒ，Ｇｄ，Ｙｂ，Ｌｕ），ＲＥ（ＮＯ３）３·Ｃｙ－１２－Ｃ－４（ＲＥ＝Ｌａ，Ｌｕ）。研究了它们的ＩＲ及＾１ＨＮＭＲ性质，并测定了四种单晶的结构，用ＩＮＤＯ法计算了Ｌｕ（ＮＯ３）３·Ｂ－１２－Ｃ－４，Ｌｕ（ＮＯ３）３·Ｃｙ－１２－Ｃ     

Centrifugal Partition Chromatography. V. Octanol-Water Partition Coefficients,Direct and Indirect Determination

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Octanol-water partition coefficients (K_oct) are one of the accepted physico-chemical parameters for predicting the biological effects of organic chemicals. It is demonstrated that centrifugal partition chromatography (CPC) can be used to determine directly the K_oct values from about 0.003 to 300. The mobile phase must be water and the stationary phase must be octanol for accurate determination of the larger K_oct values. To reduce retention times and volumes, the stationary phase volume can be decreased. This can be done using an original mode: the “underload” mode. The “underloading” procedure is described. To extend the K_oct range which can be determine by CPC, the system hexane (60%) octanol (40%)-water was used. A single linear relationship between log K in this system and log K_oct was established allowing to determine the K_oct values up to 1000 (log K_oct=3).     

Extraction Chromatographic Separation of Germanium With Trioctylphosphine Okide

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The solvent extraction methods for the separation of germanium are very limited. The carbon tetrachloride method had limited applications when large concentration of germanium was present(1). The extraction with tributyl phosphate was possible only in the presence of salting out agent(2). An attempt was made in this laboratory to separate germanium by reversed phase extraction chromatography from associated elements with tributyl phosphate as the stationary phase(3). No doubt this method permitted the separation of germanium from arsenic, indium, manganese, cobalt and zinc but it failed to separate germanium from commonly associated elements.