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Sorbent for heavy metals

US4136021A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 1976
Grant dateJan 23, 1979
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Expiry dateAug 25, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2231/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cross-linked polystyrene resin modified by the presence therein of chemically bound sulfur provides a highly selective sorbent for removal of heavy metal contaminants from liquids containing the same.

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