SOLUTION FOR USE IN EXTRACTION OF COBALT, COBALT SOLUTION, AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING COBALT

摘要

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a solution for use in the extraction of cobalt, whereby it becomes possible to extract cobalt at lower cost and more safely compared with a case in which a conventional one is used. The solution for use in the extraction of cobalt according to the present invention comprises: an ionic liquid containing a quaternary ammonium group; and an organic solvent which exists in such a state that the organic solvent is mixed with the ionic liquid and which has a kauri-butanol value of 60 or more.