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Method for improving overflow clarity in production of coal

US11155478B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2017
Grant dateOct 26, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G1/04
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A transitional treatment composition and methods of treating coal refuse are provided. The transitional treatment composition comprises an anionic acrylate-acrylamide copolymer having from about 30 mole percent to about 50 mole percent (meth)acrylate, from about 50 mole percent to about 70 mole percent (meth)acrylamide, and a reduced specific viscosity of from about 18 dL/g to about 30 dL/g. The transitional treatment composition can be made down in an aqueous liquid.

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