Separation of metal ions in nitrate solution by ultrasonic atomization

J Chem Phys. 2004 Nov 15;121(19):9536-8. doi: 10.1063/1.1804173.

Abstract

In the ultrasonic atomization of metal nitrate solutions, the molar ratio of metal ions is changed between solution and mist. Small molar metal ions tend to be transferred to mist by ultrasonic wave acceleration, while large molar ions tend to remain in solution. As a result, metal ions can be separated by ultrasonic atomization. We show experimental data and propose a conceptual mechanism for the ultrasonic separation of metal ions.

MeSH terms

  • Bismuth / chemistry
  • Chemistry, Physical / instrumentation*
  • Chemistry, Physical / methods*
  • Ethanol / chemistry
  • Ethanol / isolation & purification
  • Ions / isolation & purification*
  • Iron / chemistry
  • Lead / chemistry
  • Metals / isolation & purification*
  • Models, Chemical
  • Nitrates / chemistry*
  • Potassium / chemistry
  • Ultrasonics*
  • Yttrium / chemistry

Substances

  • Ions
  • Metals
  • Nitrates
  • Lead
  • Ethanol
  • Yttrium
  • Iron
  • Potassium
  • Bismuth