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Decomposition of halogenated organic compounds

US4059683A · 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 C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B7/01
  • 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 platinum catalyst in the presence of an oxidizing agent at a temperature of at least 350.degree. C. The process converts the major part of the halide in the organic halide to hydrogen halide.

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