Phosphoric Acid

The first of its kind, this book covers the development of purification technologies for phosphoric acid, especially solvent extraction, describing successful processes and setting this period in the historical context of the last 350 years. Individual chapters are devoted to the key derivative products which are still undergoing active development, as well as to sustainability and how to approach the commissioning of these plants. The text is aimed at students of chemistry, chemical engineering, business, and industrial history, and to new entrants to the industry.