Thermodynamic models based on Pitzer-NRTL and Pitzer-Margules equations for the extraction of tungstic acid with primary amine N1923

Abstract

The thermodynamic model of the extraction of W with primary amine under near neutral conditions is reported in this paper. The activity coefficients of the nonelectrolytes in organic phase are calculated by the Margules and NRTL equations which are based on previously tested liquid-liquid extraction equilibrium data in combination with mass balances and charge balance formula. The activity coefficients of the electrolytes in aqueous phase are calculated by the Pitzer equation. The thermodynamic model of the extraction of W by a primary amine is constructed from the calculated activity coefficients of electrolytes and nonelectrolytes. The extraction of W using primary amine is also predicated, and the data is compared to the calculated results of the thermodynamic model. It is concluded that Margules equation proves to be suitable and reliable for calculating the activity coefficients of nonelectrolytes in complex organic phase systems.