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

US4083783A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 1977
Grant dateApr 11, 1978
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Expiry dateJun 3, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08B31/06
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

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

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