Solvent extraction of Cu/II/ with 1,2,3-benzotriazole into chloroform

1,2,3-Benzotriazole/1,2,3-BT/ has been used for the extraction of Cu/II/ into chloroform. The effect of various parameters on the extraction coefficient of Cu/II/ was evaluated. The stoichiometry of metal:reagent, determined by the method of substoichiometric extraction and slope ratio was found to be 1∶2. Separation factor for a number of elements in the extraction of Cu/II/ has been evaluated.