In this paper, the so-called D2EHPA-impregnated resin (D2EHPA- EIR) wasprepared by physical impregnation of di(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid extractantonto Amberlite XAD-2 and XAD-4 macroporous resins. These EIRs were then appliedto sorb iron( III), copper(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II), and zinc(II) ions from sulfate solution.