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Original Articles

Mathematical Modelling of the Liquid-Liquid Extraction Separation of Rare Earths

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Pages 273-282 | Published online: 26 Apr 2007
 

Abstract

An empirical mathematical model has been developed for the simulation of an integrated solvent extraction circuit consisting of an extractor, scrubber and a stripper. This model is designed to simulate the separation of any lanthanide from a mixed lanthanide feed. The Kremser equation is used to calculate the separation occurring in each section of the circuit. The inputs required for the simulation are the feed composition, separation factors, equilibrium data of the key element under a wide range of conditions, the number of stages and flow rates of the aqueous and organic streams in the circuit. This model has been validated with the experimental data for the separation of Nd from a mixed lanthanide chloride feed with 2-ethylhexyl phosphonic acid mono 2-ethyl-hexyl ester (EHPNA) as an extractant.

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