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Extraction of alumina from bauxite ores

US3966874A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 1975
Grant dateJun 29, 1976
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Expiry dateMay 14, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01F7/0633
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved wet caustic process of the Bayer method for the extraction of alumina from bauxite containing amounts of both goethite and a monohydrated alumina wherein lime is added only after the bauxite slurry has been heated to a digestion temperature of at least 200.degree.C.

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