Application of P204, DY319, and DY272 nickel cobalt extractants in wet extraction of nickel cobalt metals

Nickel cobalt metal is an important industrial raw material, widely used in fields such as batteries, alloys, and magnetic materials. Wet extraction is a commonly used method for separating and extracting nickel and cobalt, with P204, DY319, and DY272 being common nickel and cobalt extractants. This article will introduce the wet extraction technology of nickel and cobalt metals and its applications, and explore in detail the characteristics and advantages of P204, DY319, and DY272.
The wet extraction technology of nickel cobalt metal is based on the difference in the distribution coefficient of solutes between the organic phase and the aqueous phase in the extractant. It can effectively separate nickel and cobalt metals from ores or waste, achieving high-purity product output. In this process, selecting appropriate extractants is crucial for improving separation efficiency.
P204 (diethyl dimethyl phosphonic acid) is a phosphate ester type organic extractant with good selectivity and transfer performance. It is widely used in wet extraction of nickel and cobalt, especially suitable for enriching and separating nickel and cobalt metals from acidic solutions. The advantages of P204 include high extraction rate, high extraction efficiency, anti sulfide interference and low foam performance.
DY319 is a new type of mixed extractant, mainly composed of sulfonic ketone compounds. DY319 exhibits high selectivity and anti-interference ability in nickel cobalt wet extraction, making it advantageous in complex ore systems and solutions containing difficult to treat impurities. In addition, DY319 also has high thermal stability and solubility, which can be used for extraction processes under high temperature conditions.
DY272 is an imine type extractant with high acidity range adaptability and metal ion selectivity. It exhibits good separation performance in nickel cobalt wet extraction, especially suitable for high acidity environments. This extractant can effectively improve the recovery rate of nickel cobalt metal and has little interference with other metal ions.
In summary, P204, DY319, and DY272 are commonly used wet nickel cobalt extractants, which have different characteristics and advantages. The selection of suitable extractants can be based on specific application needs and process conditions. Wet extraction technology has broad application prospects in nickel cobalt metal separation, which helps to improve product quality and resource utilization efficiency.
It should be noted that this article only briefly introduces the wet extraction technology of nickel cobalt metal and the characteristics of P204, DY319, and DY272 extractants. In practical application, many factors need to be considered, and process design and optimization should be carried out based on specific situations. Please refer to relevant literature or consult professionals for specific operating parameters and process conditions.

Our major products of metal extractants and usage as below:

1. P204 (D2EHPA or HDEHP) This is used for first step to remove impurity for laterite nickel ore.
2. DY319 high efficiency nickel cobalt co-extraction extractant, can take out nickel and cobalt together from nickel laterite ore or Lithium battery electrolyte. This is second step for laterite nickel ore.
3. DZ272 Nickel cobalt separation extractant, it can take cobalt out from nickel cobalt solution, then leave pure nickel. This is third step for laterite nickel ore.
4. DY377 efficient nickel and diamond separation extractant.
5. DY366 new advanced nickel cobalt extractant.
6. DZ988N/DZ973N/DZ902 copper solvent extraction reagent.