DEHPA® is a highly effective extractant used commercially in hydrometallurgical processing to remove metal impurities such as iron, manganese, zinc, or to recover uranium, vanadium, zinc, rare earths and other valuable metals. DEHPA®, the registered trade name for di (2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid may be used alone or in combination with other synergistic extractants including trioctylphosphine oxide, tributyl phosphate and dibutyl butyl phosphonate.
| CAS number | Synonyms |
|---|---|
298-907-7 | DI (2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHOSPHORIC ACID |
Markets
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Processing | Other Metals | Extractant Other Metals |
Chemical categories
| Chemical category | Chemical family | Chemical product |
|---|---|---|
| Mining Chemicals | Reagents | Proprietary |
Product Functions
- High Recovery
- High Stability
Format
| Physical form |
|---|
Liquid |
Region of availability
- Africa & Middle East
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- Latin America
- North America