Reversed phase chromatographic behaviour of V(IV), W(VI), Cr(III), Mn(II) a
nd Pb(II) on silica gel column impregnated with Cyanex 272 and Cyanex 301 i
s presented. Optimum conditions for the separation of V(IV) from some of th
e closely associated metal ions like W(VI), Cr(III), Mn(II) and Pb(II) have
been achieved. A procedure has been developed for the recovery of vanadium
from a standard steel sample.