METAL EXTRACTANT REAGENTS HAVING INCREASED RESISTANCE TO DEGRADATION

摘要

A solvent extraction composition and process for using the composition is provided. The composition contains up to 70% by weight of at least one orthohydroxyarylketoxime extractant and /or at least one orthohydroxyarylaldoximes extractant, salts and mixtures thereof; from about 0.1 to about 20 % by weight of at least one substantially water insoluble aromatic hydroxy containing antidegradation agents. The composition optionally contains an equilibrium modifier.