This invention discloses a bispyridyl extractant, its preparation method, and its application as a
nickel-
cobalt extractant. The bispyridyl extractant has the following structure: wherein R is C 12 ~C 25 The
alkyl group is prepared by reacting chloromethylpyridine
hydrochloride with a primary amine compound via a bimolecular
nucleophilic substitution reaction. This bispyridine extractant has stable physicochemical properties, large saturation capacity, good oil
solubility of the extract, and good coordination complexing ability for
nickel (
cobalt) ions. It can be used in combination with DNNSA or P204 to form a synergistic extraction
system for selective extraction and separation of
nickel and
cobalt in complex
metal ion solution systems. It can also be used as a single extraction
system for efficient extraction and separation of nickel and cobalt in
hydrochloric acid systems, showing good prospects for industrial application.