Two-Step Solvent Extraction of Radioactive Elements and Rare Earths from Estonian Phosphorite Ore Using Nitrated Aliquat 336 and Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Phosphate

Estonian phosphorite ore contains trace amounts of rare earth elements (REEs), many other d-metals, and some radioactive elements. Rare earth elements, Mo, V, etc. might be economically exploitable, while some radioactive and toxic elements should be removed before any other downstream processing fo...

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Main Authors: Silvester Jürjo, Liis Siinor, Carolin Siimenson, Päärn Paiste, Enn Lust
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/4/388