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Removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions with insoluble cross-linked-starch-xanthates

US3979286A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 1974
Grant dateSep 7, 1976
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Expiry dateOct 16, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F1/286
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An insoluble-starch-xanthate composition is prepared which is capable of removing most heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions. Concentrations of heavy metal ions contained in several industrial effluents were reduced to below the most stringent aqueous discharge limits.

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