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Introduction to Separation Methods
Chelate Extraction for Metal Ion Separation
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Chelate extraction is a way to separate metal ions by using an organic ligand, or chelating agent, to form an uncharged metal complex. The chelating agent needs hydrophobic groups, and it must act as a weak acid so it can lose a proton and bind to the metal.
Most organic ligands used for this met...
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Metal ions can be separated by complexation with organic ligands to form uncharged chelates.
The chelating agent must contain hydrophobic groups and behave as a weak acid, losing a proton to bind with the metal.
The metal–ligand complex is formed in the aqueous phase and extracted into the organic phase.
The distribution coe...
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