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Di-(2-Ethyl Hexyl) phosphoric acid (D2EHPA) is an Organo phosphorus compound which is pale yellow in color and is a diester of phosphoric acid and 2-ethylhexanol. In the nuclear industry it is used in combination with Tri- butyl Phosphate as nuclear solvent for extraction of Uranium from its ores.
| Item | Unit | Value | Method/Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampling | --- | --- | ASTM-D300/D270 |
| Appearance | --- | Clear, colorless | --- |
| Di Ester | % | >95 | Derivative potentiometric titration |
| Mono Ester | % | >1.5 | -do- |
| Water Content | % | <0.01 | CF titration: ASTM-D1533/D1744 |
| Color ( Gardner) | APHA | <100 | ASTM-D1544 – 98 |
| Acid No. | mg/gm | 170 - 180 | Pot. Titration: ASTM-D664 – 80 |
| Density at 20oC | Gm/ cc | 0.974 – 0.980 | ASTM-D1298 – 80 |
| Viscosity at 20oC | cp | 55 - 60 | ASTM-D445 – 79 |
| Flash Point ( o C) | oC | 150 | ASTM-D93 – 80 |
| Solubility of water | % | 2.4 | KF titration : ASTM-D1533 – 00 |
| Solubility of water | % | <0.01 | Total phosphorus by ICP |
Applications: For Uranium extraction from Ores
Last updated on: 30-Jan-2019