Bromination of Saturated and Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
Esterification Using a Dean-Stark Trap
Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution Reaction/ EAS Reaction
Reactivity of Alkanes vs. Aromatic Compounds
Organic Synthesis With Familiar Materials
Extraction of Copper Ions from Solution With Orform®
Extraction of Copper Ions from Solution with Orform®
Description: Copper sulfate(aq) is added to the organic Orform® solution and shaken. The system is acidified, and the Copper ions migrate from the Orform® to the aqueous phase. With the addition of base, the copper ions migrate from the aqueous phase to the organic phase, which can be easily noted based on the color of the aqueous phase of the mixture. This process is used industrially for the separation of Cu ions from mineral phases during mining operations. This demo is a good example of industrial chemistry, organometallic chemical systems, phase separation and transition metal behaviors in solution. This demo features chelation, an important concept in biological and industrial purification chemistry. The organic solution is a product of the Chevron corporation.
Source: Landis, Clark Prof.
Year: 2014 Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Copper, Extraction, Orform®, Acid, Base Chelate, Organometallics
Rating: 
Hazard: Medium
- Flammable
- Skin irritation
- Skin corrosion hazard
- Aspiration hazard
- Corrosive to metals
- Serious eye damage
- Acute aquatic toxicity
Effectiveness: Good
- Deep connection from demo to course material
- Results are observable with guidance
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Time to results is medium
Difficulty: Medium
- Use of scientific glassware
- Volume-dependent addition for proper results
- Use of toxic reagents
- Some intermediate steps to results
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves required
- No open flames
- Avoid contact with liquids or vapors
- Absorbent material on hand
- Sodium bicarbonate on hand
Class: Organometallics, Chelation
Division: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
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