Pelletising process using starch
US11028025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2035/99
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for manufacturing a pelletised mineral product, the method comprising: in a first mixing step, forming a first mixture by mixing the evaporite mineral with non-gelatinised starch under conditions that are insufficient to substantially gelatinise the starch; in a second mixing step, forming a second mixture by mixing the first mixture under conditions that are sufficient to substantially gelatinise the starch comprised within the first mixture; and forming the second mixture into pellets.
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