AMBERSEP 400 SO4 is a gel type, strongly basic, type leach systems using fixed beds, in situ leaching,
1 anion exchange resin with superior performance fluidized beds or Resin In Pulp (RIP) applications.
for uranium recovery. Its excellent selectivity for the
uranyl sulphate ion over other anions, its high AMBERSEP 400 SO4 is supplied in the SO42- form in
operating capacity, excellent mechanical and order to minimize the presence of Cl- upon start-up.
physical stability and its resistance to fouling make it If used in sulphuric acid leach systems, no
the resin of choice. AMBERSEP 400 SO4 is well preconditioning of this resin is required and the
suited for recovery of uranium from sulphuric acid resin can be used as supplied.
PROPERTIES
Matrix_____________________________________ Polystyrene divinylbenzene copolymer
Functional groups __________________________ Quaternary ammonium
Physical form_______________________________ Translucent beads
Ionic form as shipped _______________________ SO42-
Total exchange capacity !1"____________________ # 1.4 eq/L (SO42- form)
Moisture holding capacity !1" __________________ 40 to 47 % (SO42- form)
Shipping weight ____________________________ Approx. 730 g/L
Harmonic mean size ________________________ 0.600 - 0.750 mm (0.650 mm)
Uniformity coefficient _______________________ $ 1.6
Fine contents !1" _____________________________ < 0.500 mm : 1.0 %
Coarse beads _______________________________ > 1.180 mm : 5 %
!1"
Contractual value
Test methods are available on request
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