Research Article

Solvent Extraction of Thorium Using 5,11,17,23-Tetra[(2-ethyl acetoethoxyphenyl)(azo)phenyl]calix[4]arene

Table 1

Influence of solvents on extraction (%) of Th(IV).

Solvents (nm)Extraction (%)Distribution ratio

Toluene 523505.42
Isoamyl alcohol 495302.14
Benzene5357012.85
Carbon tetrachloride5158028.33
Chloroform52598328.33