Extraction and stripping of platinum (IV) from acidic chloride media using guanidinium ionic liquid

The extraction and stripping behaviors of Pt(IV) from acidic chloride media by 2,2-diheptyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethylguanidinium bromide were investigated. The extraction of Pt(IV) was carried out by modulating various parameters such as concentration of the extractant, temperature, and concentration of HCl solution. Based on the characterization of experimental results such as Job's method data, UV–vis spectra and fourier transform infrared spectra analysis, the anion exchange mechanism was confirmed. Quantum chemical calculations were performed to provide theoretical support for the mechanism. The ionic liquid showed outstanding selectivity for Pt(IV) over the base metals. Furthermore, the organic phase could be easily used for four extraction-stripping cycles by reductive stripping process using 0.5 M CS(NH 2 ) 2 /0.5 M HCl. The numbers of theoretical stages needed for the effective extraction and stripping of Pt(IV) has been determined by McCabe Thiele's diagram. Under the selected counter-current extraction and stripping stages, the extraction efficiency and stripping efficiency could reach 99.5% and 99.0%, respectively. Therefore, the system is highly effective, selective and recyclable to extract Pt(IV). On the basis of the extraction protocol, the system may be a promising candidate for highly selective extraction of Pt(IV).