High-Quality Tributyl Phosphate 99%

Tributyl Phosphate 99%, with chemical formula (C₄H₉O)₃PO and CAS number 126-73-8, commonly known as Tri-n-butyl Phosphate, TBP, or Phosphoric Acid Tributyl Ester, containing high-purity organophosphate with phosphorus content typically ranging from 8.5-9.0%, is a specialized high-performance extraction solvent appearing as colorless to pale yellow liquid with excellent chemical stability and outstanding extraction properties. Tributyl Phosphate is specifically manufactured to provide reliable extraction characteristics, making it ideal for applications requiring effective uranium extraction, plutonium separation, rare earth metal recovery, actinide processing, and chemical synthesis in nuclear, metallurgical, chemical manufacturing, and specialized industrial applications. The compound works through selective coordination with metal ions, particularly actinides and lanthanides, forming extractable complexes that enable efficient separation and purification processes. Tributyl Phosphate represents one of the most widely used and effective extraction solvents in nuclear fuel processing and hydrometallurgy, providing exceptional selectivity, superior extraction efficiency, excellent chemical stability, and outstanding resistance to radiation degradation, making it essential for nuclear fuel reprocessing, uranium recovery, rare earth separation, chemical synthesis, and specialized applications requiring high-performance extraction and chemical resistance characteristics.

At Chemicals & Process Equipment Limited, we supply high-performance Tributyl Phosphate 99% manufactured under stringent quality control standards and international nuclear, industrial, and chemical specifications. Our comprehensive product range includes various purity grades, container sizes, and specialized formulations meeting diverse requirements for nuclear processing, metallurgical extraction, chemical synthesis, industrial applications, and specialized chemical operations across global nuclear, metallurgical, chemical manufacturing, and industrial markets.

✅ Advanced Extraction Technology – Optimized Purity & Multi-Industry Applications ✅ Consistent Quality Standards – Multiple Product Classifications with Comprehensive Documentation ✅ Essential Industrial Chemical – Superior Nuclear Processing, Metallurgy & Chemical Performance ✅ Multi-Industry Applications – Nuclear Processing, Metallurgy, Chemical Manufacturing, Industry ✅ Technical Support Package – Complete Application Guidance & Performance Optimization

The global tributyl phosphate market was valued at approximately USD 180 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 250 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period. Market expansion is driven by increasing nuclear energy production, growing rare earth metal demand, expanding chemical manufacturing, and rising requirements for specialized extraction processes.

Technical Specifications & Tributyl Phosphate Properties

Available Product Types:

• Nuclear Grade Tributyl Phosphate for uranium and plutonium processing applications
• Technical Grade TBP for general industrial and metallurgical extraction processes
• Industrial Grade Tributyl Phosphate for chemical manufacturing and synthesis
• Chemical Grade TBP for specialized chemical processing and pharmaceutical intermediates
• Research Grade Tributyl Phosphate for laboratory and analytical applications
• Analytical Grade TBP for precision analytical and research applications
• High Purity Tributyl Phosphate for critical nuclear and pharmaceutical applications
• Radiation Resistant TBP for high radiation environments and nuclear processing
• Ultra-Pure Tributyl Phosphate for semiconductor and electronics applications
• Custom Purity TBP for specific industrial and research requirements
• Pharmaceutical Grade Tributyl Phosphate for drug synthesis applications
• Electronics Grade TBP for semiconductor manufacturing processes
• Specialty Formulated Tributyl Phosphate for unique application requirements
• Bulk Industrial TBP for large-scale manufacturing operations
• Laboratory Scale Tributyl Phosphate for research and development

Specialized Application Solutions:

• Nuclear fuel reprocessing system design and optimization
• Rare earth extraction process development and implementation
• Uranium recovery system engineering and operation
• Actinide separation process design and control
• Chemical synthesis reaction optimization and scale-up
• Extraction efficiency testing and process validation
• Radiation stability assessment and degradation monitoring
• Safety protocol development and training programs
• Environmental impact assessment and waste management
• Regulatory compliance assistance and documentation support
• Custom purification and analytical services
• Process troubleshooting and performance optimization

Nuclear Processing Applications

Uranium Extraction

Nuclear fuel processing facilities utilize Tributyl Phosphate 99% for uranium extraction, fuel reprocessing, and nuclear material recovery requiring nuclear grade specifications. Nuclear engineers employ TBP for PUREX process operations, uranium purification applications requiring high extraction efficiency, radiation stability, and nuclear material recovery with typical extraction efficiencies exceeding 99% for uranium separation from fission products and other actinides.

Plutonium Separation

Nuclear reprocessing plants use Tributyl Phosphate for plutonium recovery, actinide separation, and nuclear fuel recycling requiring nuclear processing specifications. Nuclear chemists employ TBP for selective plutonium extraction, uranium-plutonium separation applications requiring precise separation factors, radiation resistance, and high-purity nuclear material recovery in spent fuel reprocessing operations.

Actinide Processing

Nuclear research facilities utilize Tributyl Phosphate for actinide chemistry, transuranium element separation, and radiochemical analysis requiring research grade specifications. Nuclear scientists employ TBP for americium separation, curium processing applications requiring selective extraction, analytical precision, and radiochemical purity in nuclear research and waste management programs.

Nuclear Waste Management

Nuclear waste processing facilities use Tributyl Phosphate for radioactive waste treatment, actinide recovery, and waste volume reduction requiring waste management specifications. Nuclear waste engineers employ TBP for long-lived isotope separation, waste stream processing applications requiring contamination reduction, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance in nuclear waste treatment operations.

Metallurgical Applications

Rare Earth Extraction

Rare earth processing facilities utilize Tributyl Phosphate for lanthanide separation, rare earth purification, and metal recovery requiring metallurgical specifications. Metallurgical engineers employ TBP for neodymium extraction, dysprosium separation applications requiring high selectivity, efficient recovery, and high-purity rare earth production with typical separation factors exceeding 50 for adjacent lanthanides.

Uranium Mining

Uranium mining operations use Tributyl Phosphate for uranium recovery, ore processing, and hydrometallurgical extraction requiring mining specifications. Mining engineers employ TBP for uranium leaching, solution purification applications requiring efficient metal recovery, environmental compliance, and cost-effective uranium production from low-grade ores and secondary sources.

Thorium Processing

Thorium processing facilities utilize Tributyl Phosphate for thorium extraction, purification, and fuel cycle applications requiring nuclear fuel specifications. Nuclear fuel engineers employ TBP for thorium-uranium separation, thorium purification applications requiring nuclear fuel quality, contamination removal, and fuel cycle compatibility in thorium-based nuclear programs.

Strategic Metal Recovery

Specialty metal processing facilities use Tributyl Phosphate for critical metal extraction, recycling operations, and secondary recovery requiring strategic metal specifications. Metal recovery specialists employ TBP for hafnium-zirconium separation, tantalum-niobium separation applications requiring high-value metal recovery, purity enhancement, and strategic material production.

Chemical Manufacturing Applications

Pharmaceutical Intermediates

Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities utilize Tributyl Phosphate for drug synthesis, intermediate production, and chemical processing requiring pharmaceutical specifications. Pharmaceutical chemists employ TBP for extraction purification, phase transfer applications requiring product purity, reaction efficiency, and pharmaceutical quality standards in active pharmaceutical ingredient production.

Specialty Chemicals

Chemical processing facilities use Tributyl Phosphate for specialty chemical synthesis, catalyst preparation, and advanced materials requiring chemical grade specifications. Chemical engineers employ TBP for organophosphate synthesis, chemical intermediate production applications requiring reaction selectivity, product quality, and chemical processing efficiency.

Plasticizer Production

Polymer manufacturing facilities utilize Tributyl Phosphate for plasticizer applications, polymer modification, and specialty polymer production requiring polymer grade specifications. Polymer chemists employ TBP for flame retardant systems, flexible polymer applications requiring chemical compatibility, thermal stability, and performance enhancement in specialty polymer formulations.

Electronic Chemicals

Electronics manufacturing facilities use Tributyl Phosphate for semiconductor processing, electronic component manufacturing, and specialty electronics applications requiring electronics grade specifications. Electronics engineers employ TBP for cleaning applications, extraction processes requiring ultra-high purity, contamination control, and electronic component quality in semiconductor fabrication.

Industrial Applications

Solvent Extraction

Industrial extraction facilities utilize Tributyl Phosphate for metal separation, purification processes, and hydrometallurgical operations requiring industrial specifications. Process engineers employ TBP for cobalt-nickel separation, copper purification applications requiring selective extraction, process efficiency, and metal recovery optimization in industrial metal processing.

Chemical Synthesis

Chemical manufacturing facilities use Tributyl Phosphate for reaction medium, extraction solvent, and chemical processing requiring synthesis specifications. Synthetic chemists employ TBP for organophosphorus synthesis, chemical intermediate production applications requiring reaction control, product isolation, and chemical process optimization.

Analytical Chemistry

Analytical laboratories utilize Tributyl Phosphate for sample preparation, trace analysis, and analytical extraction requiring analytical specifications. Analytical chemists employ TBP for metal preconcentration, matrix separation applications requiring analytical precision, contamination control, and method validation in environmental and industrial analysis.

Research and Development

Research institutions use Tributyl Phosphate for process development, method validation, and experimental studies requiring research specifications. Research scientists employ TBP for extraction mechanism studies, process optimization applications requiring experimental precision, data quality, and research reproducibility in academic and industrial research programs.

Quality Control & Testing Procedures

Comprehensive Quality Assurance

Every production batch undergoes extensive testing to ensure compliance with tributyl phosphate standards, nuclear requirements, industrial specifications, and international quality standards. Our quality control laboratory employs advanced analytical techniques including gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and comprehensive performance evaluation.

For detailed technical information on tributyl phosphate extraction processes and nuclear applications, refer to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Technical Report on TBP Extraction Systems, which provides comprehensive coverage of TBP behavior in nuclear processing, interfacial phenomena, and extraction optimization from leading nuclear research specialists.

Quality assurance procedures include:

• TBP content determination using gas chromatography
• Phosphorus analysis using ICP-OES and gravimetric methods
• Water content measurement using Karl Fischer titration
• Acidity determination using potentiometric titration
• Density measurement using pycnometry and hydrometers
• Viscosity testing using calibrated viscometers
• Refractive index measurement using precision refractometers
• Flash point determination using Pensky-Martens apparatus
• Boiling point analysis using distillation methods
• Heavy metals analysis using ICP-MS techniques
• Chloride and sulfate analysis using ion chromatography
• Color measurement using APHA standards
• Thermal stability testing using thermogravimetric analysis
• Radiation stability assessment using gamma irradiation
• Extraction efficiency testing using standardized protocols
• Distribution coefficient measurement using radiometric methods
• Phase separation testing using standardized procedures
• Chemical compatibility assessment using material testing
• Degradation studies using accelerated aging protocols
• Purity verification using multiple analytical techniques
• Performance validation using extraction testing
• Container compatibility testing using migration studies
• Regulatory compliance verification using official methods
• Quality system compliance using ISO nuclear standards

Storage & Handling Procedures

Implement proper storage conditions including temperature control, moisture protection, inert atmosphere maintenance, light protection, and comprehensive safety procedures for maintaining Tributyl Phosphate quality and ensuring safe handling throughout storage and application periods.

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

Nuclear Regulatory Standards

Tributyl Phosphate complies with nuclear regulatory requirements, IAEA safety standards, nuclear facility licensing requirements, and international nuclear safety guidelines ensuring safe use in nuclear applications with established safety criteria and comprehensive radiological assessments for nuclear processing operations.

Chemical Safety Standards

Adherence to chemical safety regulations, OSHA workplace standards, EPA environmental requirements, and international chemical safety guidelines ensures appropriate use in industrial applications with established safety protocols and environmental assessments for chemical manufacturing operations.

Transportation Regulations

Compliance with hazardous material transportation regulations, DOT shipping requirements, IATA air transport regulations, and international shipping guidelines ensures safe transport with established shipping protocols and documentation for global distribution.

Environmental Protection Standards

Environmental compliance includes aquatic toxicity assessment, biodegradation studies, and ecosystem impact evaluation ensuring responsible use with consideration for environmental protection and minimal ecological impact from industrial applications.

Occupational Safety Standards

Occupational safety compliance includes exposure limit establishment, health hazard assessment, and worker protection protocols ensuring safe workplace conditions with established safety measures and health monitoring programs.

Performance Advantages & Technical Benefits

✔ High Extraction Efficiency – Superior metal recovery with 95-99% extraction rates ✔ Excellent Selectivity – Precise separation of target metals from complex mixtures ✔ Radiation Stability – Outstanding resistance to radiation degradation ✔ Chemical Stability – Excellent resistance to hydrolysis and oxidation ✔ Wide Operating Range – Effective across broad temperature and pH ranges ✔ High Purity Available – 99%+ purity for critical applications ✔ Recyclable Solvent – Multiple extraction cycles with maintained performance ✔ Low Aqueous Solubility – Minimal solvent loss to aqueous phases ✔ Fast Phase Separation – Rapid phase disengagement for efficient processing ✔ Nuclear Certified – Approved for nuclear fuel processing applications ✔ Environmental Compatibility – Biodegradable with low environmental impact ✔ Global Availability – Reliable supply chains and worldwide distribution ✔ Technical Support – Complete application guidance and optimization services ✔ Quality Assurance – Consistent purity and performance across production batches ✔ Custom Solutions – Specialized formulations for unique applications

Our Tributyl Phosphate products represent industry-leading standards in extraction solvent technology and nuclear processing chemicals, specifically manufactured for demanding nuclear fuel processing applications, metallurgical extraction systems, chemical synthesis operations, and industrial processing projects requiring exceptional extraction characteristics, radiation stability, and comprehensive performance optimization. We provide complete technical support, application guidance, and performance consultation to ensure optimal results across your specialized nuclear, metallurgical, chemical manufacturing, or industrial processing applications.

For detailed specifications, technical data sheets, or application-specific recommendations, contact our specialized organophosphate compounds division. We offer complete support including product selection, process design, extraction optimization, regulatory guidance, performance monitoring, and technical assistance to maximize effectiveness in your nuclear processing, metallurgical extraction, chemical manufacturing, or industrial processing applications.

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