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Method of controlling and removing ice and snow from roads and bridges

US4153473A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 1978
Grant dateMay 8, 1979
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Expiry dateMar 1, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B14/06
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of controlling and removing ice and snow from roads and bridge deckings in a substantially non-corrosive manner by applying calcium nitrite to such areas at a rate of from 1 to 50 tons per two-lane mile. The present method is particularly applicable to the control and removal of snow and ice from roads and bridges formed from hydraulic cement.

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