Super-Critical Fluid: An overview on Analytical Applications

Abstract:: Super Critical Fluid is the emerging technique that consists of super solvent, which is considered a boon over many other conventional solvents. The main component utilized in it is Carbon Dioxide [CO2], which possesses dual state properties such as effusion through solid and other dissolving materials like liquid which results in unique applications bidden with no limitations. The varying temperature and pressure are the important parameters optimized and thus enhance its solvent properties. Higher Co-efficient of diffusion, reduction in time, higher compressibility, etc., is some of the major advantages of SCF-CO2 over the conventional solvents. Over and above, it is a green approach and a super solvent. Here we have discussed the multifarious applications of the SCF-CO2 extraction in fields and areas extended, but not limited to, Food, Environmental, Analysis, Metal-Cation Extraction, as well as Extractions, Forensics, Pharmaceuticals, Toxins, and Botanical Samples.

Solvent Extraction of Didymium by TBP, Aliquat 336 and HDEHP in The Presence of Ca(NO3)2

Three commercially available extractants (tri-butyl-phosphate (TBP), di-(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid (HDEHP) and Aliquat 336 (a mixture of quaternary ammonium bases)) were tested for separation of Pr(III) and Nd(III) in both static and dynamic modes. In the case of HDEHP, phase stability and influence of nitric acid were considered. Extraction isotherms were constructed, and influence of water-soluble complexing agents on the separation factor was investigated for Aliquat 336. In the case of TBP, influence of calcium nitrate in aqueous phase on the extraction efficiency was investigated. Model countercurrent experiments were conducted for TBP and Aliquat 336. It was shown that TBP is the best choice due to its high capacity and cation extraction order (Nd > Pr).