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Method of eliminating the influence of surfactants on the separation properties in liquid extraction systems

US4151076A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 1978
Grant dateApr 24, 1979
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Expiry dateApr 14, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S423/14
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a method wherein dissolved materials are removed from an aqueous solution by means of a liquid extraction comprising an extraction step and a re-extraction step, the essential features of the method being that the extraction step is performed in the presence of surfactants and that the surfactants are removed in connection with the re-extraction step.

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