Solvent extraction of Zn/II/ with 1,2,3-benzotriazole into n-hepatanol

A method based on solvent extraction has been developed for the radiochemical separation of Zn/II/ from other elements employing 1,2,3-benzotriazole as a complexing agent and n-heptanol as an extractant. Optimum conditions for the extraction have been established. The effect of various anions and cations on the extraction coefficient value of Zn/II/ has been studied. The stoichiometry of the metal to reagent determined by the method of substoichiometric extraction and slope-ratio method was found to be 12.