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Process for purifying waste water containing ammonium sulfate

US4058591A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 1975
Grant dateNov 15, 1977
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Expiry dateAug 26, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B17/06
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This process for purifying waste-water containing ammonium sulfate comprises reacting said waste-water with calcium oxide, calcium sulfide and ammonium sulfite; roasting the resulting precipitate to regenerate calcium oxide and calcium sulfide; and reacting sulfur dioxide with hydrogen sulfide obtained in a prior step to yield sulfur.

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