Ion flotation behaviour of thirty-one metal ions in mixed hydrochloric/nitric acid solutions

The ion flotation of 31 metal ions in hydrochloric/nitric acid solution with the cationic surfactant cetylpyridinium chloride was investigated. A 25-ml portion of 0.27-2.87 x 10(-4)M metal ion and 1.8-6.0 x 10(-4)M cetylpyridinium chloride solution in 0.17-3.4M acid mixture ([HCl]:[HNO(3)] = 2.4:1) was subjected to flotation in a cell, 22.5 cm high and 4.0 cm in diameter, for 5 min, with nitrogen bubbles. Ir(IV), Pt(IV), Ge(IV), Sn(IV), Bi(III), Au(III), Tl(III), Pd(II) and Sn(II) were floated from solution in 95-100% yield; Ru(III), Rh(III), Ir(III), Hg(II), Ag(I) and Tl(I) were partly floated, while Cr(VI), Ti(IV), Zr(IV), Ga(III), In(III), Fe(III), Sb(III), Al(III), Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), CD(II) and Pb(II) were floated with less than 20% yield. The flotation behaviour of these metal ions in the mixed acid system was compared with that in hydrochloric acid. The flotation is more efficient in the mixed acid system.     

Chloroform extraction of metal ethyl xanthates from hydrochloric acid media

The chloroform extraction of 32 elements (Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Cd, Ge, Sn, Pb, V, As, Sb, Bi, Cu, Ag, Au, Mn, Re, Ga, In, Tl, Ce, Se, Te, Cr, Mo, U, Pt, Pd, Rh, Ir, Ru and Os) from O.1-10M hydrochloric acid media in the presence of potassium ethyl xanthate has been studied. The oxidation states in which some elements react, and potential analytical separations, are discussed. Pd(II), As(III) and Se(IV) are completely extracted as ethyl xanthate complexes, Te(IV) is almost completely extracted, and Au(III) is largely extracted over the range of acid concentration investigated. Mn(II), Zn, Rh(III), Ir(IV), Ru(III), Os(IV), Cr(III), Cr(VI), Ce(III) and Ce(IV) are not extracted. Ge is partly extracted from 6-10M media as the chloro-complex. Depending on the acid concentration, the remaining elements are all partially extracted as xanthate complexes.     

Chloroform extraction of ethyl xanthate complexes from sulphuric acid media

The chloroform extraction of 30 elements (Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Cd, Ge, Sn, V, As, Sb, Bi, Cu, Ag, Au, Mn, Re, Ga, In, Tl, Se, Te, Cr, Mo, U, Pt, Pd, Rh, Ir, Ru and Ce) from 0.1-8M sulphuric acid in the presence of potassium ethyl xanthate has been studied. Pd(II), Bi, As(III), Sb(III), Se(IV) and Te(IV) are completely extracted and Au(III) is largely extracted over the range of acid concentration investigated. Fe(II), Tl(I), Rh(III) and Cr(VI) are only slightly extracted and Se(VI), Te(VI), Ru(III), Cr(III), Mn(II), Zn, Ce(IV), Ir(IV) and Ge(IV) are not extracted at all. Depending on the acid concentration, the remaining elements are all partly extracted. Results are compared with those obtained in an earlier study of the extraction of xanthate complexes from hydrochloric acid media. The processes involved in the formation of some xanthate complexes and potential analytical separations are discussed.     

Luminol-K2S2O8体系中金属离子化学发光行为的研究

报导了在自行设计的流动注射式化学发光分析仪上,对Luminal-K2S2O8体系中32种金属离子的化学发光行为的系统研究.确定了对金属离子的最优测定条件以及大多数金属离子的检出极限和线性范围.     

Synthesis of new ionic β-cyclodextrin polymers and characterization of their heavy metals retention

In this study, a new aqueous insoluble ionic β-cyclodextrin polymer (PYR), synthesized by reaction of β-cyclodextrin with pyromellitic anhydride [1], is characterized by IR spectroscopy, showing typical cyclodextrin and carboxylic absorptions. pH-metric titrations of the acidic functions with standard NaOH solutions followed by a refinement of protonation constants, with specific software for equilibrium in solution, have been performed. Through this approach, the pK _a values of the functional groups have been calculated. The complexation capabilities of PYR towards metal ions [Al(III), Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Pd(II), Cd(II), Pt(IV), Tl(I), and U(IV)] have been evaluated in aqueous solution (pH 3–5). The retention is mainly pH dependent and higher than 70% for Al(III), Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Pd(II), Cd(II) and U(IV). For Tl(I) and Pt(IV) the retention is about 60% and 40% respectively.     

The spectrophotometric determination of vanadium after extraction as vanadium(III) ferronate by tribenzylamine

Vanadium(III) obtained by dithionite reduction of vanadium(V) can be extracted as its ferron complex with tribenzylamine in chloroform from 0.05 M sulphuric acid. Vanadium (0–5 μg ml^-1) is determined spectrophotometrically at 430 nm with a sensitivity of 0.0028 μg V cm^-2. Al(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Fe(II, III), Hg(II), Si(IV), Be(II), Mg(II), Ca(II), Sr(II), Ba(II), Cr(VI, III), W(VI), Zn(II), U(VI), Mn(II). Pb(II), Cu(II), Cd(II) and Th(IV) do not interfere; only Mo(VI), Ti(IV), Zr(IV). Bi(V) and Sn(II) interfere. A single determination takes only 7 min. The extracted complex is V^III (R-3H.TBA)₃ where R = C₉H₄O₄NSI. The method is satisfactory for the determination of vanadium in steels, alum and other samples without preliminary separations.     

Indirect cerimetric determination of gold at the milligram level

Summary A rapid volumetric method has been worked out for the indirect determination of 0.25–2.5 mg of gold in presence of many common ions. It is based on the reduction of gold(III) to metal with excess of cobalt(II) in the presence of 1,10-phenanthroline at pH 3 and 50°, and estimation of the unreacted cobalt(II) in the filtrate by visual, potentiometric or biamperometric titration with standardized cerium(IV) sulphate solution. It has been found that there is no interference from Ni(II), Pb(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), Mn(II), Mg(II), Ca(II), Al(III), Cr(III), Ti(IV), V(V) and W(VI). Interference due to Pd(II) and Ag(I) can be eliminated. Fe(III), Cu(II), Mo(VI), Hg(II) and Pt(IV) interfere, even present in small amounts.

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Zusammenfassung Ein schnelles maßanalytisches Verfahren zur indirekten Bestimmung von 0,25–2,5 mg Gold in Gegenwart vieler Ionen wurde ausgearbeitet. Es beruht auf der Reduktion zu metallischem Gold mit überschüssigem Kobalt(II) in Anwesenheit von 1,10-Phenanthrolin bei pH 3 und 50°. Die Rückbestimmung des unverbrauchten Kobalts im Filtrat erfolgt durch potentiometrische oder biamperometrische Titration mit Cer(IV)sulfat. Ni(II), Pb(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), Mn(II), Mg(II), Ca(II), Al(II), Cr(III), Ti(IV), V(V) und W(VI) stören nicht. Eine Störung durch Pd(II) oder Ag(I) kann man ausschalten. Fe(III), Cu(II), Mo(VI), Hg(II) und Pt(IV) stören auch in geringen Mengen.

     

Selective and quantitative separation of zinc and lead from other elements by cation-exchange chromatography in hydrohalic acid-acetone solutions

Zinc and lead can be separated from Cd, Bi(III), In and V(V) by eluting these elements with 0.2M hydrochloric acid in 60% acetone from a column of AG50W-X8 cation-exchange resin, zinc and lead being retained. Mercury(II), Tl(III), As(III), Au(III), Sn(IV), Mo(VI), W(VI) and the platinum metals have not been investigated quantitatively, but from their distribution coefficients, should also be eluted. Vanadium(V), Mo(VI) and W(VI) require the presence of hydrogen peroxide. Zinc and lead can be eluted with 0.5M hydrochloric acid in 60% acetone or 0.5M hydrobromic acid in 65% acetone and determined by AAS; the alkali and alkaline-earth metal ions, Mn(II), Co, Ni, Cu(II), Fe(III), Al, Ga, Cr(III), Ti(IV), Zr, Hf, Th, Sc, Y, La and the lanthanides are retained on the column, except for a small fraction of copper eluted with zinc and lead. Separations are sharp and quantitative. The method has successfully been applied to determination of zinc and lead in three silicate rocks and a sediment.     

Grundlagen zur halbquantitativen Bestimmung von zwanzig Elementen in der Lasermikrospektralanalyse

Zusammenfassung Für die folgenden 20 Elemente wurden die Grundlagen für eine halbquantitative Konzentrationsbestimmung mit Hilfe des Laser-Mikrospektralanalysators ermittelt, und zwar differenziert für Untersuchungen an oxidischen und an metallischen Materialien: Mg, Al, Si, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Pd, Ag, Cd, In, Sn, Sb, Pb, Bi, Fe bzw. Au.

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Principles of semi-quantitative determination of 20 elements by laser-microspectroscopy

The principles for the determination of the following 20 elements by Laser-microspectroscopy have been investigated separately for oxidic and metallic materials: Mg, Al, Si, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Pd, Ag, Cd, In, Sn, Sb, Pb, Bi, Fe resp. Au.

     

Synthesis of spherical macroporous epoxy-dicyandiamide chelating resin and properties of concentration and separation of trace metal ions from samples

A novel spherical macroporous epoxy-dicyandiamide chelating resin is synthesized simply and rapidly from epoxy resin and use for the preconcentration and separation of trace Ga(III), In(III), Bi(III), Sn(IV), Pb(II), V(V) and Ti(IV) ions from solution samples. The analyzed ions can be quantitatively concentrated by the resin at flow rate of 3.0 ml min(-1) at pH 3, and can also be desorbed with 10 ml of 4 M HCl+0.2 g thiourea from the resin column with recoveries of 97-100%. The chelating resin is reused for eight times, the recoveries of these ions are still over 92%, and a 100-1000 times of excess of Fe(III), Al(III),Ca(II), Mg(III), Ni(II), Mn(II), Co(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), and Cd(II) cause no interference in the determination of these ions by inductively-coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry. The capacities of the resin for the analytes are in the range of 0.66-4.20 mmol g(-1). The results show the relative standard deviation for the determination of 50.0 ng ml(-1) Ga(III), In(III), Bi(III), Sn(IV) and Pb(II), 5.0 ng ml(-1) V(V) and Ti(IV) are in the range of 1.2-4.0%. The recoveries of a standard added in real solution samples are between 96 and 100%, and the concentration of each ion in mineral sample detected by the method is in good agreement with the certified value.     

Spectrophotometric determination of copper(II) using oximidobenzotetronic acid

Summary Oximidobenzotetronic acid (OBTA) is proposed as a sensitive spectrophotometric reagent for the estimation of 0.5–3.0 ppm of copper(II) at 427 nm in 50% dioxan at p_H 5.3–7.5. For the estimation of 2 ppm Cu(II), 1.3 ppm Ni(II), 1.3 ppm Co(II), 3.2 ppm Fe(II), 10.3 ppm Fe(III), 9.7 ppm Ce(IV), 300 ppm acetate, 160 ppm oxalate, 95 ppm tartrate, 50 ppm citrate, as well as Zn(II), Cd(II), Hg(II)) Pb(II), Mn(II), As(III) as well as (V), Th(IV), Be(II), Ce(III), La(III), V(V) and Mo(VI), even when present in large quantities, do not interfere. The interference due to 25 ppm Bi(III), 20 ppm Sb(III), 20 ppm Sn(II), 25 ppm Sn(IV) and 30 ppm W(VI) can be removed by the addition of 95 ppm tartrate ions.

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Zusammenfassung Oximidobenzotetronsäure wurde als empfindliches Reagens zur spektrophotometrischen Bestimmung von 0,5 bis 3,0 ppm Kupfer(II) bei 427 nm in 50%iger Dioxanlösung bei p_H 5,3 bis 7,5 vorgeschlagen. Die Anwesenheit von 1,3 ppm Ni(II), 1,3 ppm Co(II), 3,2 ppm Fe(II), 10,3 ppm Fe(III), 9,7 ppm Ce(IV), 300 ppm Acetat, 160 ppm Oxalat, 95 ppm Tartrat, 50 ppm Citrat sowie die Anwesenheit auch großer Mengen Zn(II), Cd(II), Hg(II), Pb(II), Mn(II), As(III) bzw. (V), Th(IV), Be(II), Ce(III), La(III), V(V) und Mo(VI) stören die Bestimmung von 2 ppm Cu(II) nicht. Der störende Einfluß von 25 ppm Bi(III), 20 ppm Sb(III), 20 ppm Sn(II), 25 ppm Sn(IV) und 30 ppm W(VI) kann durch Zusatz von 95 ppm Tartrat beseitigt werden.

     

Thermodynamic analysis of transport of impurities via halides by the close-spaced epitaxial growth of InP

A thermodynamic computation of the chemical equilibria that participate to the transport of InP by vapor phase chemical reactions is made for the system In/P/X/H (X = I, Cl) at 1000 and 900°K. The partial pressure of the InX₃ species is found to be negligible. A thermodynamic analysis of the chemical reactions involved in the transport of various impurities (Si, Ge, Sn, Pb, Zn, Cd, Mg, Cu, Mn, Al, Ga, S, Se and Te) during the InP epitaxial growth by the close-spaced method is presented. A large transport probability is found for S and Ga. No transport possibilities are found for the elements: Si, Zn, Cd, Mg, Cu, Se and Te. Transport possibilities through various chemical reactions are found for Ge, Sn, Pb, Mn and Al.     

the extraction of some metallic bromides from aqueous solutions with methyl ethyl ketone and methyl iso-butyl ketone

The extraction of the following metals from aqueous solutions containing excess bromide with methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), and methyl isobutyl ketone MIBK has been investigated:—Cu(I), Cu(II), Zn(II), Ni(II), Co(II), Fe(II), Fe(III), Al(III), Mn(II), Sn(II) and Sn(IV). The use of MEK was found to be strictly limited by its solubility in acidic aqueous solutions. Determinations of the formulae of the extracted compounds were attempted in two cases but were found to be not wholly satisfactory and were discontinued. An interesting reaction between the cupric bromide complex and the solvents was noticed. Separations of Fe(IIl) from Mn(II), Fe(III) from Al(III), Fe(III) from Co(Il) and Fe(III) from Ni(II) could be achieved under suitable conditions.     

Selective separation of indium from zinc, lead, gallium and many other elements by cation-exchange chromatography in hydrohalic acid-acetone medium

Indium can be separated from Zn, Pb(II), Ga, Ca, Be, Mg, Ti(IV), Mn(II), Fe(III), Al, U(VI), Na, Ni(II) and Co(II) by selective elution with 0.50M hydrochloric acid in 30% aqueous acetone from a column of AG50W-X8 cation-exchange resin, all the other elements being retained by the column. Lithium is included in the elements retained by the column when 0.35M hydrochloric acid in 45% aqueous acetone is used for eluting indium, but the elution of indium is slightly retarded. Ba, Sr, Zr, Hf, Th, Sc, Y, La and the lanthanides, Rb and Cs should also be retained according to their distribution coefficients. Cd, Bi(III), Au(III), Pt(IV), Pd(II), Rh(III), Mo(VI) and W(VI) can be eluted with 0.20M hydrobromic acid in 50% aqueous acetone before the elution of indium, and Ir(III), Ir(IV), As(III), As(V), Se(IV), Tl(III), Hg(II), Ge(IV), Sb(III) and Sb(V), though not investigated in detail, should accompany these elements. Relevant distribution coefficients and elution curves and results for analyses of synthetic mixtures of indium with other elements are presented.     

New mixed heteropolytungstates containing Ge(IV) or Sn(IV)

New mixed heteropolyanions with formulae XZW₁₁O₃₉(OH)^m?[X = Si, Ge, B, As(V), Ga, Co(II), Zn; Z = Ge(IV), Sn(IV)] and X₂′ZW₁₇O₆₁(OH)^7?[X′= As(V), P(V);Z = Ge(IV), Sn(IV)] were prepared. Crystal systems of the potassium salts were determined. The stability range of the anions is given in terms of the pH. The acids corresponding to the salts were obtained and their neutralization studied. Spectroscopic and polarographic reduction studies are reported.     

Analytical possibilities of pyridine-2-acetaldehyde benzoylhydrazone as a chromogenic reagent

With a view to the use of pyridine-2-acetaldehyde benzoylhydrazone is an analytical reagent, a study of the physical properties and fundamental solution chemistry of the complexes formed by PABH with Fe(II), Fe(III), Ni(II), Pd(II), V(V), Ti(IV), Hg(II), Mn(II), Zn(II), Bi(III), Co(II), Cu(II), Pb(II), and Ga(III) metal ions has been carried out. A critical comparison of pyridine-2-carbaldehyde and pyridine-2-acetaldehyde salicyloylhydrazones and pyridine-2-acetaldehyde benzoylhydrazone as analytical reagents is given.     

A fast and precise heterometric determination of thallium(I) with sodium tetraphenylborate

The heterometric titration of thallium(I) with sodium tetraphenylborate, at various pH values and in the presence of salts and different complexing agents, was studied; 1.5–0.75 mg of thallium(I) could be determined within 3–4 min, and the error was negligible. Of the complexing agents studied, sodium pyro- and tripolyphosphate had a specific influence, raising the sensitivity about 4-fold, and no interference was caused by the presence of 30–130-fold molar excesses of the following metals: Ca, Mg, Zn, Mn, Co, Ni, Fe(III), Al, UO₂(II), Cd, Cu(II), Pb, Bi(III), Ag, V(V), Mo(VI) W(VI) and Th. Pd, Au(III) and Pt(IV) did not interfere.     

Synthesis and Efficiency of an Epoxy-Urea Chelating Resin for Preconcentrating and Separating Trace Bi,In, Sn,Zr, V And Ti From Solution Samples

Abstract

A new epoxy-urea chelating resin was synthesized from epoxy resin and used for the preconcentration and separation of trace Bi(III), In(III), Sn(IV), Zr(IV), V(V) and Ti(IV) ions from solution samples. The analyzed ions can be enriched at pH 5 at a flow rate of 1–4 ml/min, and can be also desorbed with 10 mL of 2 M HCl +0.1g NH₄F solution from the resin column, with recoveries over 97%. The chelating resin reused 6 times can still adsorb quantitatively the Bi, In, Sn, Zr, V and Ti ions, and eighty to thousand-fold excesses of Ca(II), Mg(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Al(III), Sb(III), Ni(II), Mn(II) and Fe(III) cause little interference with the enrichment and determination of these ions. The RSDs of the proposed method for the determination of 500–50 ng/ml Bi, In and Sn, 50–5.0 ng/ml Zr, V and Ti were in the range of 0.4 ～ 4.0%, the enrichment factor of the resin for the ions is in the range of 10–100. The recoveries of added standard in waste water are between 96% and 100%, and the concentration of each ion in alloy steel sample determined by the method is in good agreement with the reference value analyzed by a steel plant with average error <2.8%.     

Micellar chromatographic separation of vanadium(V) chelate with 2-(2-thiazolylazo)-5-dimethylaminophenol

Summary In reversed phase—high performance liquid chromatography for metal chelates with 2-(2-thiazolylazo)-5-dimethylaminophenol, an aqueous non-ionic surfactant solution is used as a mobile phase. Among V(V), Fe(III), Cu(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cd(II), Zn(II), Mn(II), and Al(III), only the V(V) chelate gave a resolved peak by using 0.8% w/w poly(oxyethylene)_n-4-nonylphenyl ether (n=20) solution buffered at pH 3.8. V(V) can be selectively separated and sensitively determined.     

Investigations on the usefulness of tiron in separation of metal ions on the macroporous anion-exchanger amberlyst A-26

The possibility of application of a sulpho-derivative of an aromatic organic complexing agent-tiron-for separation of cations on the macroporous anion-exchanger Amberlyst A-26 has been investigated. Comparative results obtained with Amberlite IRA 400 have proved the macroporous exchanger to be the more useful. The dependence of retention on pH obtained has been established by the batch method for: Ag, Ni, Co(II), Mn(II), Zn, Cd, Pb, Cr(III), Fe(III), Ga, Al, In, Bi, Ti(IV), V(V) By taking advantage of selectivity differences, the following mixtures have been separated: AlGa, AlTi(IV), Ti(IV)Ni, NiFe(III), NiFe(III)Ti(IV).