PROCESSO PARA EXTRACAO SELETIVA DE COBALTO A PARTIR DE SOLUCAO AQUOSA QUE CONTEM PELO MENOS UM OUTRO METAL

摘要

A process for extracting cobalt values from an aqueous solution also containing another metal such as nickel, with an extractant comprising alkyl benzylphosphonic acid is disclosed. An organic solvent such as a low aromatic kerosene can be employed for dilution and dissolution of the extractant.