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Decomposition of halogenated organic compounds

US4059675A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1976
Grant dateNov 22, 1977
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Expiry dateJun 14, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S588/901
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for decomposing halogenated organic compounds which comprises: (a) preheating the halogenated organic compound to a temperature above about 300.degree. C. and (b) contacting the preheated organic compound with a catalytic amount of ruthenium in the presence of an oxidizing agent at a temperature of at least about 350.degree. C.

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