Abstract: Cobalt is reversibly extracted from cobalt bearing aqueous solutions using solvent extraction techniques by contacting the aqueous solution with a hydrocarbon solvent containing a N-alkylalkanohydroxamic acid having at least about 8 carbon atoms. A new class of cobalt complexes is also provided.
Abstract: Disclosed is a tablet for disinfecting flush toilets comprising from about 20% to about 90% alkali metal salt of dichloroisocyanuric acid and at least about 5% of either sodium bromide or potassium bromide. Also disclosed is a method of using the tablet.