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Method and apparatus for manufacturing nitrogen tetroxide

US11208326B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2019
Grant dateDec 28, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B21/24
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) is synthesized in an apparatus by the reaction of concentrated nitric acid with copper. Oxygen is applied as a carrier gas to convert NO to NO2, and water vapor is removed with a tube dryer. A molecular sieve is applied to reduce and remove impurities.

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