Extractant compositions containing dialkyl and diaryl phosphonate derivatives and methods for the use thereof

摘要

The invention provides an extractant composition comprising as an extraction agent the reaction product of jojoba oil and dialkyl or diaryl phosphite. The invention also provides a method for extracting actinide metal ions from an aqueous solution containing the same comprising contacting the solution with an extractant organic solution containing the above extraction agent and separating the resulting phases.